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DE61 CFG

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 73,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper support arm heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 44,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,498 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,921 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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DE61 CFG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE61 CFG, 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 DE61 CFG registered?

DE61 CFG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DE61 CFG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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