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AF61 ZPE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,771 mi
Last recorded43,771 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 43,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded / poor (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 3 Aug 2026 43,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded / poor (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release handle broken

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 31 Jul 2025 42,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet release handle broken

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2024 41,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off taped on (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 7 Aug 2023 40,031 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off taped on (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,185 miles

All 4 tyres very slight cracking

Front brakes squeal in operation on rollers

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

internal bonnet release handle broken but still operational

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 32,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres cracked with age

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,003 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres slight wear/feathering edges

all tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,003 miles

Front brake discs slight lip

Front tyres slight wear/feathering edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,530 miles

all tyres cracked/slight wear edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,716 miles

All 4 tyres minor cracking on tread

Front discs slight lip

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 ZPE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 AF61 ZPE, 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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AF61 ZPE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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