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VN61 GWJ

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,750 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 5 Dec 2023 57,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,714 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 40,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 35,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,171 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

emissions tested no reading

Pass 29 May 2018 21,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 21,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 20,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 16,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 12,343 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,008 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 GWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VN61 GWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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