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AO61 PNK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,227 miles

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

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

O/S/F outer cv boot slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Rear slight bind

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 45,860 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted and slightly insecure

front and rear exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,915 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and N/S/R split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 43,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and N/S/R split inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,723 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 40,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,867 miles

front brake discs worn pads appear ok

n/s front tyre worn and deteriorated in tread edges also slight cut in sidewall

rear brake discs worn pads very low

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,325 miles

rear brake discs worn pads low

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,317 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust bracket poor

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket rusty

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 PNK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

AO61 PNK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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