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MV61 XBM

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,641 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,123 miles

rear shockers weak reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Sep 2016 36,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shockers weak reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 21,255 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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MV61 XBM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MV61 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

MV61 XBM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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