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VN61 OWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 105,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bearing not checked as brake binding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,963 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 63,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 51,301 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 11 May 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,620 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 OWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

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