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AU61 VLE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

176,408 mi
Last recorded176,408 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 176,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear parts of both front to rear brake pipe ferrules at flexi hose joining areas (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level is just above the minimum mark

Front bumper is held on with tape, not likley to fall off

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 176,408 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper and bumper grill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear parts of both front to rear brake pipe ferrules at flexi hose joining areas (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level is just above the minimum mark

Front bumper is held on with tape, not likley to fall off

Gear selection is difficult to select

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smeary

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 169,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 169,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 152,498 miles

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 19 Feb 2024 152,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 132,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,542 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 114,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 80,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,251 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 59,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,853 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,352 miles

rear exhaust mount broke but exhaust is still supported

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 20,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,833 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 VLE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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