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FG61 XEW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,311 mi
Last recorded81,311 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 81,307 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 70,965 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 70,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,512 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,071 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,174 miles

indicator flash rate high

Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,147 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 45,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 29,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 24,234 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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FG61 XEW 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 FG61 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 XEW registered?

FG61 XEW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is FG61 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 XEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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