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AP61 DAV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,591 mi
Last recorded65,591 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 DAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,591 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 65,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,007 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 64,365 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 64,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,160 miles

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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,612 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 45,612 miles

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

Offside Front fexy brake hose inscure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken

cut to inner sidewall to cords (20mm)

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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AP61 DAV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AP61 DAV, 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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AP61 DAV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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