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DG61 CAE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,090 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 18 May 2023 120,722 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 110,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,784 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,418 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG61 CAE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG61 CAE, 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 DG61 CAE registered?

DG61 CAE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DG61 CAE safe to buy?

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