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AV61 VML

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,416 mi
Last recorded155,416 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mirror backing missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 126,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 126,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play should replace a.s.a.p/ marginal pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall multiple cuts / inner wheel damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play should replace a.s.a.p (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner / outer shoulder cracking /cuts no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides / should replace a.s.a.p (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust box mount partially insecure / needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,058 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 101,004 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,920 miles

Sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,240 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,970 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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AV61 VML is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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