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PJ11 AOD

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 AOD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 82,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 81,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 78,679 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,068 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres slightly wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,068 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres slightly wearing on (inner/outer) edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,432 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front Wishbone arm (rear) slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,596 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 52,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 45,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 33,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,510 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers very rusty, recomend strengthening

Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,029 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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PJ11 AOD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ11 AOD, 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 PJ11 AOD registered?

PJ11 AOD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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