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PN61 VLH

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,312 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 100,312 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 96,002 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 91,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot clip broken

Pass 23 May 2022 88,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 86,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 86,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,120 miles

All wiperblades slightly smearing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 70,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All wiperblades slightly smearing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2018 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 16 May 2017 56,328 miles

backbox bracket snapped at welds, exhaust system still secure

Pass 26 May 2016 53,517 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,275 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,331 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,331 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PN61 VLH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN61 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN61 VLH registered?

PN61 VLH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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