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FV61 HGO

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 96,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,144 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 87,190 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,619 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,814 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust mountings corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,877 miles

inner face of offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 44,877 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

inner face of offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,720 miles

inner face of offside front disc corroded but still balanced and work

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,122 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 HGO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

FV61 HGO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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