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VU61 OPO

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,120 mi
Last recorded36,120 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 OPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 36,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,225 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 33,225 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,183 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 28,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 21,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,262 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 17,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,090 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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VU61 OPO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc 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 VU61 OPO, 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 VU61 OPO registered?

VU61 OPO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is VU61 OPO safe to buy?

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