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VN61 OVW

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,089 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,296 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned Linkage fitted the wrong way round (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 17 Oct 2015 43,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,128 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OVW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

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