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LD61 ADV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,873 mi
Last recorded92,873 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 80,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,263 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,234 miles

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,077 miles

Nearside Front foglight not working

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

Offside Front foglight not working

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,915 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 104,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear bush, detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,138 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,379 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread and shoulder 185/65/15

Offside Front bumper mounting bracket is broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

eml light is on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread and shoulder 185/65/15

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front bumper mounting bracket is broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

eml light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,513 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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LD61 ADV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD61 ADV, 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 LD61 ADV registered?

LD61 ADV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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