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DG61 ECZ

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ECZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 114,852 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 107,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing buried under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 102,973 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring hitting body when turning wheel (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,439 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH- (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear ANTI-RATTLE SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED

STEERING COLUMN/RACK KNOCK

Fail 7 Aug 2023 96,429 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARLY EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARLY EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH- (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear ANTI-RATTLE SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED

STEERING COLUMN/RACK KNOCK

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,453 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 82,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,398 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,916 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to 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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DG61 ECZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG61 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

DG61 ECZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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