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WV61 XBE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,313 mi
Last recorded36,313 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 36,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 34,586 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front crash damage

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,286 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 31,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,312 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,733 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 23,733 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 15,211 miles

Rear tail box hanging bracket broken

Fail 24 May 2018 15,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tail box hanging bracket broken

Pass 16 Jan 2018 14,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 13,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,275 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 XBE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XBE, 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 WV61 XBE registered?

WV61 XBE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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