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FV61 CTE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,189 mi
Last recorded95,189 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,814 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 91,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,327 miles

exhaust cat section support bracket broken

rear exhaust mounting corroded and weak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 66,667 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2020 66,667 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 30,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,683 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,320 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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FV61 CTE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV61 CTE, 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 FV61 CTE registered?

FV61 CTE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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