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MV61 XDC

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,382 mi
Last recorded76,382 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 76,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 72,020 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 72,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack at offside.,upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,405 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack ... (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack ... (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 66,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,539 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 59,515 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,129 miles

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

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

rear hanger on exhaust broken still adequately supported

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,414 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 XDC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

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

Is MV61 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 XDC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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