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AO61 PKV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,759 mi
Last recorded166,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 166,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 166,392 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure corroded weaken the mounting bracket likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 155,919 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 143,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rattle from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper and wheel arch trims damaged

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt buckle stiff

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 143,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper and wheel arch trims damaged

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front seat belt buckle stiff

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 132,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear light lens damaged, output not affected

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 132,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner damaged (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear light lens damaged, output not affected

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 119,544 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in anti roll bay drop link

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))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 107,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,528 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,862 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 PKV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKV, 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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AO61 PKV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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