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FT61 AOJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,369 mi
Last recorded87,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 AOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 87,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Flywheel noisy

Oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rears close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rears close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,871 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,772 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 71,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder on offside screen removed

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 61,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,453 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes cracking and perishing

slight wear and lip both front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,431 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,672 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Oct 2017 35,725 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,718 miles

boot won't open (can't check spare tyre )

Fail 4 Jan 2016 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

boot won't open (can't check spare tyre )

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,446 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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FT61 AOJ 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 FT61 AOJ, 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 FT61 AOJ registered?

FT61 AOJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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