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FP61 MTE

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 MTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring sitting slightly incorrect (twisted)

Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring sitting slightly incorrect (twisted)

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 56,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,527 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 49,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,152 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 46,152 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 36,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,726 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,986 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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FP61 MTE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP61 MTE, 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 FP61 MTE registered?

FP61 MTE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is FP61 MTE safe to buy?

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