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AO61 ARX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,366 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and arrange a free repair

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 45,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 41,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 41,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre perished.

Offside Front Outer tyre perished.

Rear Outer o/s and n/s tyre perished.

coolant level low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,714 miles

Offside rear, offside front & nearside rear tyres; outer walls perished & cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,946 miles

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,308 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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AO61 ARX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO61 ARX, 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

How do I check the history of AO61 ARX?

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What year was AO61 ARX registered?

AO61 ARX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 ARX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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