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FN61 XSP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 XSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 115,746 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 115,745 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 113,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 113,676 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Sep 2023 110,860 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,681 miles

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 10 Sep 2020 97,345 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,701 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,318 miles

all four tyres cracked and worn on sidewalls and tread

Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,312 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres cracked and worn on sidewalls and tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,076 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,185 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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FN61 XSP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN61 XSP, 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 FN61 XSP registered?

FN61 XSP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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