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VN61 OSV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 157,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,846 miles

Front both front shocks have a lot of travel in them

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearings noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 153,845 miles

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

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

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

Front both front shocks have a lot of travel in them

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearings noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 136,995 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,640 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure but preventing dirt and water (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rears (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,380 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,547 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 44,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,025 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,641 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 38,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 bracket (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all difficult to see (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,016 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 OSV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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