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PE61 ZTC

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 ZTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,556 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 94,203 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough NS/OS Front top mount play (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front lower arm rear bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded around front mounting bush's and surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of rear beam axle front mounting bush's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering system slightly rough NS/OS Front top mount play (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Front lower arm rear bush's cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded around front mounting bush's and surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of rear beam axle front mounting bush's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link bottom ball joint has slight play and slight damage to linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount slight play (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing a white light to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Bumper head light and wing damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link bottom ball joint has slight play and slight damage to linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount slight play (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not showing a white light to rear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Bumper head light and wing damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,149 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,957 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,056 miles

Both rear tyres has light cracking

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 6 Jan 2018 13,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 12,733 miles

Centre Rear Advise only rear silencer exhaust hanger snapped off but system adequately supported.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 9,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 9,887 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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PE61 ZTC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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