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EK61 LFX

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,420 mi
Last recorded127,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 LFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount creaking

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 11 Sep 2025 127,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount creaking

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 122,725 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 122,724 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear seats have been lowered unable to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 20 Jul 2024 122,780 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats have been lowered unable to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,574 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 115,573 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,271 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,485 miles

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

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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EK61 LFX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK61 LFX, 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 EK61 LFX registered?

EK61 LFX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EK61 LFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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