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FV61 MHU

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 100,719 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF / OSF (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 100,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing under seat ?? (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF / OSF (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 93,239 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,506 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 81,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp unit damaged but not insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2023 71,627 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp unit damaged but not insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,262 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has fair amount of play

Offside Front coil spring appears to be fit incorrectly

Offside Front headlight bracket broken slightly loose

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has fair amount of play

Offside Front coil spring appears to be fit incorrectly

Offside Front headlight bracket broken slightly loose

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,218 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))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 53,471 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S AND N/S FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F BIND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,404 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 48,404 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,452 miles

Brake fluid getting low

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,348 miles

Exhaust mount cracked but system supported ok

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear light lense cracked but doesn't effect mot

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,849 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system supported ok

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 MHU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MHU, 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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FV61 MHU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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