2011 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SH61 VPW
2011 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 81,210 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 VPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 81,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 VPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (SH61 VPW) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SH61 VPW Mileage History
- 06/07/202379,457 mi
- 24/06/202480,087 mi+630 mi
- 26/06/202480,092 mi+5 mi
- 03/07/202580,978 mi+886 mi
- 28/04/202681,210 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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