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FV61 ZZO

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,053 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 93,925 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,426 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 37,534 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZZO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 ZZO registered?

FV61 ZZO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FV61 ZZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 ZZO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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