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FV60 TYP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 TYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/ adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2026 81,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded/ adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded / adrift / flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge / tyre size 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 74,302 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light len broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light len broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded / adrift / flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge / tyre size 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Poor Condition

Fail 4 Aug 2022 65,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust Poor Condition

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,342 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,423 miles

both exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,437 miles

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

engine noisey

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle and rear exhaust brackets broken

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,466 miles

Rear exhaust mounting point broken due to corrosion but exhaust system still secure

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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FV60 TYP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV60 TYP, 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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FV60 TYP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2011.

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