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CX61 TDU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 94,603 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 94,603 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,422 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 70,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 70,180 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 61,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,676 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,676 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked seeping fluid also (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,505 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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CX61 TDU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CX61 TDU, 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 CX61 TDU registered?

CX61 TDU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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