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WV61 KNZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,657 miles

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

Radiator leaking

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 54,657 miles

Front Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 47,379 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 47,379 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 43,065 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 37,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 32,639 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 3 Oct 2020 29,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,408 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective secure at test (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 25,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective secure at test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 22,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,683 miles

Cut in NSF tyre

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

Front discs corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 17,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Cut in NSF tyre

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

Front discs corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust mounting breaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,113 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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WV61 KNZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WV61 KNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV61 KNZ registered?

WV61 KNZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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