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VK61 OAP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,757 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

front wiper donot work on sencond speed

Fail 19 Sep 2023 65,757 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

front wiper donot work on sencond speed

Pass 10 Sep 2022 62,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front hanger has been modified but rear hangers are corroded through and almost corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door check strap mechanism is not working

service due warning on dispaly -100 miles

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2019 46,215 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 46,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn would advise attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and lipped would advise attention (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer front hanger broken off but still being supported but would advise attention

Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 33,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 22,403 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 22,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,868 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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VK61 OAP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK61 OAP, 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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VK61 OAP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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