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PE61 XEJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,462 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,761 miles

Nearside Outer Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 54,761 miles

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

Nearside Outer Outer sill damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 50,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing cap insecure

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing cap insecure

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 2 May 2018 37,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,209 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 29,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 29,305 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,266 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 XEJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XEJ, 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

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What year was PE61 XEJ registered?

PE61 XEJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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