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VO61 VCL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket forward of rear silencer has detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket forward of rear silencer has detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 90,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 85,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks perished and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,926 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,925 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,802 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,792 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,515 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 46,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,622 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre perishing/ cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2016 37,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre perishing/ cracking on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,350 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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VO61 VCL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VO61 VCL, 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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VO61 VCL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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