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PJ11 AOU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,641 mi
Last recorded71,641 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 AOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 71,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 62,278 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,472 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,835 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 30,833 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,279 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,327 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 11,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,922 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 AOU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PJ11 AOU, 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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PJ11 AOU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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