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OV61 DGX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 DGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,419 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 78,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,581 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2024 51,788 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 51,788 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,311 miles

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

Fail 31 May 2023 44,307 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,942 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,698 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken away

Pass 25 May 2018 13,475 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 13,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 9,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 4,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 4,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 1,447 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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OV61 DGX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV61 DGX, 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 OV61 DGX registered?

OV61 DGX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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