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DE61 UTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 103,439 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 84,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,654 miles

coolant level low also signs of coolant leak

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,654 miles

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

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

coolant level low also signs of coolant leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65*15 ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,237 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,958 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,594 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,257 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 31,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,776 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 UTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

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

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