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VN61 HCL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice: Tyre worn on outer edge. 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advice: Tyre 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advice: Tyre worn on outer edge. 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advice: Tyre 195/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 101,743 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 101,743 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,057 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 95,057 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,071 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,685 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play Recommend attention given. (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,919 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub/bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 36,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s/f hub/bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,875 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 6,693 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 HCL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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