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DE61 LWL

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,339 mi
Last recorded58,339 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 58,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 41,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 35,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on edges & close too wear bars. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on edges & close too wear bars. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 33,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Multiple cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2019 32,026 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 32,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 26,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wear

near side front wiper poor

off side rear tyre 3mm cracks

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,399 miles

Rear Tyres start age cracking

Smoke too clean to trigger test.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Start corrosion disc's. (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 24,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALSO TYRE BMW RUNFLAT SHOULD NOT BE FITTED TO CAR (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyres start age cracking

Smoke too clean to trigger test.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Start corrosion disc's. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,499 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 LWL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE61 LWL, 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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DE61 LWL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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