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AO61 PMY

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 138,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 138,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 132,252 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 22 Jan 2025 132,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,923 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 125,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 121,994 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount behind flexi pipe coming away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts rubber deteriorating and peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 121,994 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mount behind flexi pipe coming away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts rubber deteriorating and peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,307 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 73,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,958 miles

front + rear exhaust brackets deteriorated/corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 PMY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO61 PMY, 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 PMY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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