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MV61 MGX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,338 mi
Last recorded81,338 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,338 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 81,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Aug 2025 81,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,728 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 77,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,723 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 63,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,807 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 56,440 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front & rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,274 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 53,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,141 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,599 miles

Nearside ns wiper blade split but view ok

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 2nd to last exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust supported

Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside ns wiper blade split but view ok

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear 2nd to last exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust supported

Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 38,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,600 miles

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MGX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MV61 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

MV61 MGX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is MV61 MGX safe to buy?

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