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VN61 GWF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,938 mi
Last recorded94,938 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2025 94,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,598 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 69,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,266 miles

SMALL SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AND INNER TREAD GETTING LOW.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,089 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND TREADS JUST STARTING TO GET LOW.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,756 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 GWF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 GWF, 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

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What year was VN61 GWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN61 GWF 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.

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