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MV61 XDL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,397 mi
Last recorded91,397 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 XDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 91,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 80,354 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 64,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,867 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 52,900 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,555 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 31,150 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,523 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 XDL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XDL, 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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MV61 XDL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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