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VN61 OVV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,722 mi
Last recorded76,722 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 70,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,900 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,795 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,874 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,736 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken away

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,726 miles

Rear Rear Exhaust silencer supporting braket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,470 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 27,470 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 OVV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

Is VN61 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 OVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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