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AU61 VLD

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 41,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,568 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective steel corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 37,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,198 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 35,169 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective hanger above rear axle broken from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,785 miles

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 VLD 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 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 AU61 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

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

Is AU61 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VLD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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