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FV61 RZP

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,777 mi
Last recorded129,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 129,777 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge and side wall worn 195 55r16

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper bar support corroded

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,772 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,682 miles

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

Offside Front bumper bar corroded

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

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,540 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper bar corroded

Offside Front tyre very badly bald on edge

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 66,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 44,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,365 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 30,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported and centre exhaust mountings corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,748 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and starting to break

both front tyres cracking 195 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 6,982 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 RZP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

FV61 RZP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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