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MV61 DNO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 94,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 94,831 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,214 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,214 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,877 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s pipes corroded as well. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

rear heat shield loose.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top part. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s pipes corroded as well. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

rear heat shield loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,539 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,856 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,856 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,397 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,463 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers snapped

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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MV61 DNO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV61 DNO, 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 MV61 DNO registered?

MV61 DNO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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