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LV61 OBD

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 OBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 71,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,033 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 64,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 59,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,805 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,080 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear has a nail

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust hanger corroded & broken off

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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LV61 OBD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LV61 OBD, 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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LV61 OBD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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