2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · DU61 OPV
2011 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 97,733 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DU61 OPV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 97,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DU61 OPV Mileage History
- 15/08/201423,997 mi
- 15/08/201423,997 mi
- 18/08/201531,783 mi+7,786 mi
- 06/10/201638,405 mi+6,622 mi
- 06/10/201638,405 mi
- 04/10/201750,153 mi+11,748 mi
- 28/09/201860,645 mi+10,492 mi
- 30/09/201971,161 mi+10,516 mi
- 04/10/201971,189 mi+28 mi
- 09/06/202075,792 mi+4,603 mi
- 11/06/202075,792 mi
- 11/05/2021137,352 mi+61,560 mi
- 12/05/2021137,352 mi
- 10/06/202288,909 mi-48,443 mi
- 10/10/202393,565 mi+4,656 mi
- 16/10/202393,635 mi+70 mi
- 15/10/202497,733 mi+4,098 mi
- 15/10/202497,733 mi
Average of roughly 7,251 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DU61 OPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (DU61 OPV) between August 2014 and October 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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