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VN61 OWA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,031 miles

Offside Rear door damaged no sharp edges

Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,031 miles

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

Offside Rear door damaged no sharp edges

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 78,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,798 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 49,798 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,785 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 OWA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

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