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AF61 LWX

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 LWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,232 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 102,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,495 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,495 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,659 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 75,659 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,309 miles

Nearside Rear trye cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear trye cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,759 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Rear rear number plate loose

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 36,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 LWX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF61 LWX, 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 AF61 LWX registered?

AF61 LWX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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