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DE11 PAA

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,759 mi
Last recorded40,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,921 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 31,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 31,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 27,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 27,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 34,030 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 20,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,938 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc has scorod

Pass 21 Apr 2014 6,557 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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DE11 PAA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 DE11 PAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE11 PAA registered?

DE11 PAA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is DE11 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 PAA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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