CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN61 APU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,070 mi
Last recorded162,070 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 APU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 162,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened To exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer support steel hanger corroded/insecure.

Rear Number plate deteriorated.

This vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact Citroen for information, and arrange a free repair.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 162,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated And play in it. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour And O/S/R also, emitting white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened To exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer support steel hanger corroded/insecure.

Rear Number plate deteriorated.

This vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact Citroen for information, and arrange a free repair.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 149,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2024 149,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2023 137,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower wishbones, inner rearmost unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured And O/S/R also, flashing broken amber light, to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield, on body, insecure/fouling on silencer.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And Front, missing, or fractured welds, system ONLY JUST supported now. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,433 miles

Central Rear Exhaust support welded bracket missing/broken off system, but still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower also wishbone, inner rearmost, unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn, on outer edge, and low in this section of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension strut misting.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush starting to unbond in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush starting to unbond in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer box mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,191 miles

Front exhaust bracket come adrift

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,408 miles

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN61 APU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN61 APU?

You can check the full history of VN61 APU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN61 APU registered?

VN61 APU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is VN61 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 APU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 APU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN61 APU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.