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AU61 VKZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,341 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 189,806 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,716 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 56,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,818 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing an cracking quite bad

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,760 miles

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

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

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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AU61 VKZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU61 VKZ, 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 AU61 VKZ registered?

AU61 VKZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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