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VE61 JVP

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,066 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting bracket cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,238 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 70,238 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,962 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,193 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 64,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- worn inner edge- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 50,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BRIDGESTONE 185/65R15 H (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,644 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 23,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 21,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,660 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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VE61 JVP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

VE61 JVP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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