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CE61 DFJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,542 mi
Last recorded139,542 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 139,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 136,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 136,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 133,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 131,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 129,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,910 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

service light on with engine fault in info screen

Fail 15 Mar 2021 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

service light on with engine fault in info screen

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,811 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,811 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,791 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,242 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 66,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,283 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,716 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,209 miles

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

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 DFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE61 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

CE61 DFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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