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VU61 TYP

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,469 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn Smooth/ 75% Remaining Tread CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Smooth/ 75% Remaining Tread CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 67,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS n OF (BOTH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 55,403 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,740 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,740 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,393 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,903 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 43,903 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,744 miles

Rear both tyres getting low and perishing/cracked

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear both tyres getting low and perishing/cracked

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,307 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,377 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 TYP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VU61 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

VU61 TYP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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