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VO61 FTY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 FTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,739 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 130,525 miles

D.P.F. fault warning on dash is on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 130,525 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 185/65 hr15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

D.P.F. fault warning on dash is on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 119,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,687 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (bald at edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,648 miles

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

heat shield loose at rear

Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 bracket broken and another broken on one side (7.1.1)

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

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

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,376 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

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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VO61 FTY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO61 FTY, 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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VO61 FTY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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