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PE61 EFJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 79,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front slight damage to headlamp lens

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,698 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside slight damage to headlamp lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,192 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 67,189 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Braking surface missing at certain points of the disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Braking surface missing at certain points of the disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Slight kink in buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight unit cracked.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,512 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 62,512 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,030 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2018 35,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 35,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2017 27,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

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

Pass 14 May 2016 17,820 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 8,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,472 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 EFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EFJ, 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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PE61 EFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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