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PE61 ABF

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 ABF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,946 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,642 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,539 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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PE61 ABF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PE61 ABF, 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 PE61 ABF registered?

PE61 ABF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is PE61 ABF safe to buy?

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