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VN61 OWX

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 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 OWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 72,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 69,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Escutcheon missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,569 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,279 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt stalk cover missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,368 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 24,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped to excess

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

Nearside front headlamp dipped beam bulb securing clip missing bulb insecure and reflector melted.

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 OWX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 OWX registered?

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

Is VN61 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 OWX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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