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EA61 BLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,809 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure clip snapped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play in ball joint outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective near rear box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 74,933 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 71,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,846 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,217 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 42,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished/cracked exposing cords on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished/cracked exposing cords on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 28,062 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 28,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,767 miles

rear metal support exhaust bracket corroded thin

Pass 17 Nov 2014 15,936 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EA61 BLZ 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 66.7%.

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 EA61 BLZ, 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 EA61 BLZ registered?

EA61 BLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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