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PE11 MFJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 85,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,392 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front & centre mountings broken & the rear mounting is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,363 miles

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

The front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

The rear seatbelts haven't been tested

Fail 29 Aug 2019 70,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working fitted aLLB380 Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

The rear seatbelts haven't been tested

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up the washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,294 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken but the system is adequately supported

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken but the system is adequately supported

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,383 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,101 miles

front tyres scuffed on inner edge

o-s-r tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front tyres scuffed on inner edge

o-s-r tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,996 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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PE11 MFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE11 MFJ, 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 PE11 MFJ registered?

PE11 MFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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