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VN61 APZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,407 mi
Last recorded49,407 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 APZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,407 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,274 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 26,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,097 miles

coolant level low

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,896 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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VN61 APZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 APZ, 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 VN61 APZ registered?

VN61 APZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is VN61 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 APZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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