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OU61 ZSL

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 58,834 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 56,400 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 56,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 51,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 47,016 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack inner joint ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear cannot visually inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 36,819 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside - scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still adequately supported

temporary repair made to rear exhaust mount

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,080 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken, system adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,648 miles

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,125 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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OU61 ZSL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OU61 ZSL, 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 OU61 ZSL registered?

OU61 ZSL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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The MOT history for OU61 ZSL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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