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DU61 FFP

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,013 mi
Last recorded111,013 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 111,013 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 111,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 109,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,770 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,769 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x exhaust brackets corroded off exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s fronts (4.4.3 (a))

engine warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,411 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective jubilee clipped on (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 99,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective jubilee clipped on (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,671 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 92,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced taped over (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,050 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust heat shield broken but still secure

Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust heat shield broken but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,035 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 75,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,903 miles

corrosion on front exhaust bracket support.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 62,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front exhaust bracket support.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,806 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,212 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,792 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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DU61 FFP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FFP, 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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DU61 FFP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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