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VN61 OTC

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Offside front anti-roll bar linkage fouling on brake caliper (in jacked up position) (when full locked to the nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front inner brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front inner brake disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Offside front anti-roll bar linkage fouling on brake caliper (in jacked up position) (when full locked to the nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 110,151 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot insecure due to clip become loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Offside front anti-roll bar linkage fouling on brake caliper (in jacked up position) (when full locked to the nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN INNER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,238 miles

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

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective/damaged

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing

Offside front Tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front and rear exhaust mounting defective/damaged

Nearside front and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing

Offside front Tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD SCRUBBING OUT WITHIN CENTER3/4 AND BEYOND TO SIDEWALL 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,330 miles

to clean to test (emissions)

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,628 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2019 83,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 61,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,878 miles

Both wiper blades worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 51,832 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front + rear hangers rusted through (7.1.1)

Both wiper blades worn

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,440 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 42,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,665 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Emissions too clean to test

Front brake pads visually low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OTC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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