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PE61 ABK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,871 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 81,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box bracket corroded, rear and front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,433 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,044 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 64,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 48,605 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre . s crew in tread[marked].

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,063 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 ABK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ABK, 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 ABK registered?

PE61 ABK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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