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AV61 TLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 7 Dec 2024 107,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 163,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play stabiliser link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 87,544 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 87,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,817 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 79,832 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,625 miles

Nearside Headlight wet inside

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged - No white light showing to rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlight wet inside

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged - No white light showing to rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,275 miles

front bumper insecure , every panel on n/s dented

n/s/r light damaged but not yet to any fail criteria

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,275 miles

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

front bumper insecure , every panel on n/s dented

n/s/r light damaged but not yet to any fail criteria

nail in n/s/r tyre also cracked/deteriorated and at limit at time of test

o/s/f tyre at 3mm also cracked/deteriorated at limit at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,847 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,492 miles

exhaust system rear silencer has a partially broken support bracket

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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AV61 TLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV61 TLZ, 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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AV61 TLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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