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DU61 FEV

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,917 mi
Last recorded47,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 47,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 47,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 47,189 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,807 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 35,870 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,340 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,543 miles

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

all four tyres perished and starting to split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner wing plastic shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2016 30,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DU61 FEV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU61 FEV, 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 DU61 FEV registered?

DU61 FEV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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