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DE11 PGU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 PGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,473 miles

surface cracks n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 81,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,432 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,418 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,418 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 52,723 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED TEMP @ 65 C

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2 MM IN CENTER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,815 miles

Nearside Rear tyre casing is split around inner wall. Strongly suggest replacing

Rear both tyres (OE fitment) heavily perished

emissions would not trigger DSM

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,867 miles

rear backbox bracket broken, but still supported on time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 18,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear backbox bracket broken, but still supported on time of test

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 PGU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PGU, 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 DE11 PGU registered?

DE11 PGU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is DE11 PGU safe to buy?

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