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EA61 OVJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,951 mi
Last recorded38,951 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 38,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE HEAVILY SCUFFED, SIDEWALL WEAKENED, BUT NO STRUCTURE VISIBLE. ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 37,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 36,589 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 36,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,458 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing/detached. Exhaust secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,547 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,875 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes noisy

Pass 24 May 2019 31,687 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger is insecure,corroded away from pipe

Fail 24 May 2019 31,687 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger is insecure,corroded away from pipe

both front tyres have heavy cracking and perishing,close to excess, manufactured 2014

both rear tyres are aged, 8 years old 2011

Pass 25 May 2018 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 27,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 24,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,655 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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EA61 OVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA61 OVJ, 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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EA61 OVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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