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LA61 FPU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,851 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 62,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 53,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,230 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,016 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,846 miles

acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

front discs are badly worn on the inner face.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 17,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

front discs are badly worn on the inner face.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,240 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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LA61 FPU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 LA61 FPU, 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 LA61 FPU registered?

LA61 FPU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is LA61 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 FPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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