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EX61 ERO

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 82,388 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,406 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 77,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,555 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 68,555 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle and rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,571 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,366 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,366 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,002 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,001 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush becoming unbonded slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 43,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp adjuster not functioning as intended also (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush becoming unbonded slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,668 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 28,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanging bracket (2nd rear-most) weld corrodded bractet breaking away from pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,035 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust hanging bracket (2nd rear-most) weld corrodded bractet breaking away from pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,897 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EX61 ERO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX61 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX61 ERO registered?

EX61 ERO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is EX61 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 ERO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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