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CX61 TEV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 134,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear water ingress to lamp unit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 119,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 119,865 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 106,352 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 92,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective TEMP repair rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,330 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective TEMP repair rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 83,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible cords thought deep cracks outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,063 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 80,018 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,625 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,558 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 TEV 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 64.7%.

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 CX61 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

CX61 TEV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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