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EJ61 HCX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,571 mi
Last recorded42,571 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 41,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 41,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,374 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,327 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 35,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,065 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 2 Nov 2015 34,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,204 miles

rear exhaust bracket adrift but still supported

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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EJ61 HCX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 EJ61 HCX, 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 EJ61 HCX registered?

EJ61 HCX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EJ61 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ61 HCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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