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AV61 ZMZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,733 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 77,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,569 miles

Exhaust system corroded especially around rear silencer mounting bracket.

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 65,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded especially around rear silencer mounting bracket.

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing major cracking of the tread and sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no rear belts not checked ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away

Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away

Pass 8 Oct 2016 43,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear severe perishment in tread

middle exhaust hanger broke

Fail 4 Oct 2016 43,524 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear severe perishment in tread

middle exhaust hanger broke

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 28,166 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 ZMZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZMZ, 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 AV61 ZMZ registered?

AV61 ZMZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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