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CE61 CHC

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 CHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 29,718 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 29,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,282 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHED 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHED 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (2011) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 26,282 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHED 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHED 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (2011) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,609 miles

All four tyres slightly perished.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 20,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All four tyres slightly perished.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 20,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,764 miles

Both front tyres are cracking

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,894 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,684 miles

Both nearside tyres are cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Jun 2017 14,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both nearside tyres are cracked and perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2016 12,845 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,638 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,754 miles

rear silencer bracket snapped exhaust is secure

rear wiper blade split

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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CE61 CHC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE61 CHC, 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 CE61 CHC registered?

CE61 CHC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CE61 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 CHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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