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VU61 TXV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 138,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 116,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 7 Dec 2022 106,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 106,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 72,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,933 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm inner tread highly recommend change tyre 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm inner tread highly recommend change tyre 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm inner tread highly recommend change tyre 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavly lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0 mm inner tread highly recommend change tyre 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavly lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre craking 195/55/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low and disks pitting (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 41,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bock box hanger snapped off (7.1.1)

Front exahust bracket coming away on down pipe at subframe area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre craking 195/55/16

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low and disks pitting (3.5.1g)

drivers door catching the wing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,925 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,567 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 24,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,514 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 TXV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU61 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

VU61 TXV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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