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AO61 AXV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,050 mi
Last recorded82,050 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 82,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,276 miles

both front brake flexi hose hybrid pipes corroding

both rear brakes binding lightly

front exhaust mount broken

tread damage to n/s/r tyre, stones in cuts

Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hose hybrid pipes corroding

both rear brakes binding lightly

front exhaust mount broken

tread damage to n/s/r tyre, stones in cuts

Pass 9 Sep 2023 71,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 67,407 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,767 miles

mid to rear exhaust mount broken

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting split

rear brake disc's worn and corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

very light misting of oil to n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 50,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,332 miles

Both exhaust mounts corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

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 AXV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AXV, 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 AO61 AXV registered?

AO61 AXV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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