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VU61 TZD

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,129 mi
Last recorded83,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 TZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,129 miles

Emission value 0.56

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,317 miles

Emission value 0.56

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

Under side of car corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 55,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 42,669 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 42,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,800 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut on inner side wall but not down to cords

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 TZD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

VU61 TZD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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