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LD61 LJE

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 79,542 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 79,542 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,489 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at front of back box is corroded and broken. exhaust mount at rear of back box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,434 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at front of back box is corroded and broken. exhaust mount at rear of back box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread are worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressures look low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount is corroded. exhaust mount at front of back box is corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid when front washer switch is operated, rear washer works (when rear washer switch is operated, rear washer works) (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount is corroded. exhaust mount at front of back box is corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 57,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,740 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 54,740 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,657 miles

front exhaust bracket broken Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,711 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 32,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,773 miles

exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Fail 15 Oct 2015 23,773 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,676 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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LD61 LJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD61 LJE, 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 LD61 LJE registered?

LD61 LJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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