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J40 PGW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 PGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 88,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,356 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,721 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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J40 PGW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J40 PGW, 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 J40 PGW registered?

J40 PGW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is J40 PGW safe to buy?

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