CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE61 DXW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 DXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,433 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,433 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,205 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 45,205 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 42,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 40,715 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 35,429 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 33,229 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres beginning to perish on outer sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,482 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE61 DXW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE61 DXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE61 DXW?

You can check the full history of PE61 DXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE61 DXW registered?

PE61 DXW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PE61 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 DXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE61 DXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE61 DXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.