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VN61 HDC

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,555 mi
Last recorded46,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 46,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 44,896 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 44,883 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 35,553 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 28,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 28,530 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust hanger above the rear axle corroded and broken but the exhaust Is still reasonably supported.

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 15,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 11,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 11,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 8,350 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 HDC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

VN61 HDC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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