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AO61 TSV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,665 mi
Last recorded111,665 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,035 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 85,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,350 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 81,350 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES VERY BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,881 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,638 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,129 miles

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Fail 19 Sep 2014 15,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished on side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,433 miles

Screen cracked but not within drivers view of the road

all tyres perished on side walls

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 TSV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

AO61 TSV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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