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VN61 OWR

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,451 mi
Last recorded50,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,451 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and perished (185/65/15

Slight oil leak (possibly sump gasket / oil filter housing area)

Fail 6 Oct 2025 50,451 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and perished (185/65/15

Slight oil leak (possibly sump gasket / oil filter housing area)

Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 43,532 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 36,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint play

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reading lower performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 28,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 25,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,194 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 OWR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

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

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