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VE61 OYV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,497 mi
Last recorded108,497 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,497 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV Gaiter Is Leaking Grease From Around Clip

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 106,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2 mm tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front outer cv boots are poorly fitted and letting grease seep through metal straps

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2 mm tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 102,507 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,788 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 98,788 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,313 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,029 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 96,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,607 miles

Middle/rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,632 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 76,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,091 miles

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

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 OYV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

VE61 OYV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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