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VE61 EGD

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,587 mi
Last recorded154,587 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 154,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,982 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,403 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,373 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 125,373 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 114,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2018 77,588 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre also misshapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,520 miles

rear seats folded - unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Sep 2014 22,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VE61 EGD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE61 EGD, 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 VE61 EGD registered?

VE61 EGD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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