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WV61 ARU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

Front Hubs and driveshafts corroded

Front brakes have slight in balance

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle bushes perished

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,124 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust mounts very rusty

Front hubs and driveshafts very rusty

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Front tyres perished

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mount corroded away from silencer

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,874 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)

Offside front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Rear exhaust bracket detached from system, Exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 18 Apr 2018 71,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Rear exhaust bracket detached from system, Exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,816 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2014 27,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV61 ARU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 WV61 ARU, 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 WV61 ARU registered?

WV61 ARU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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