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AO61 VWX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,875 miles

Front of side sub frame support arm corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Badly cracked but still able to view (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2024 86,854 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken and rear mount to box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working When tapping on light unit it did come on so suspect bulb issue (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front of side sub frame support arm corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Badly cracked but still able to view (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounts broken but have temporarily made secure (requires new exhaust system) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounts broken but have temporarily made secure (requires new exhaust system) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,097 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis and inner sills corroded both sides

Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,097 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear chassis and inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,089 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 54,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 40,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,075 miles

Brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,713 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Dec 2014 24,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tyres starting to perish

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 VWX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VWX, 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 VWX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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