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EX61 LWT

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,106 mi
Last recorded66,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,106 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2025 66,106 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 63,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,060 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

failed mot at another station for brake pedal travel not felt when mot

Fail 27 Oct 2022 53,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

failed mot at another station for brake pedal travel not felt when mot

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2022 53,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Intermittently Drops Out Of Pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,185 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 47,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from top half of engine and also sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty, topped up (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from top half of engine and also sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,020 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,981 miles

front brake pads worn , discs worn and ridged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,822 miles

Front brakes wearing

Front tyres deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 27,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Front brakes wearing

Front tyres deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,393 miles

rear exhaust bracket starting to come 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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EX61 LWT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LWT, 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 EX61 LWT registered?

EX61 LWT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is EX61 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 LWT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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