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CE61 CJY

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 CJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 78,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 76,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,255 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,162 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,752 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

wishbone bushes parting

Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

wishbone bushes parting

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,216 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 54,215 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,273 miles

both front brake discs worn . and corroded on inner face

both rear service brakes on application slight grab

both rears and osf tyre close to legal limits 185.65.15

exhaust back box front mount snaped off

Fail 31 Jul 2018 43,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs worn . and corroded on inner face

both rear service brakes on application slight grab

both rears and osf tyre close to legal limits 185.65.15

exhaust back box front mount snaped off

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,477 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,038 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,696 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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CE61 CJY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CJY, 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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CE61 CJY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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