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VU61 UAE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,374 mi
Last recorded131,374 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 131,374 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 131,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 124,955 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 113,148 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 113,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,835 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,730 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded / detached from system.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,742 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 UAE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

VU61 UAE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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