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VN61 FXW

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 53,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished and cracked. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,713 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 51,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,980 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 49,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FXW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

VN61 FXW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for VN61 FXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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