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PJ11 CDV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,156 mi
Last recorded46,156 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 46,156 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges - both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 41,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges - both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,816 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 37,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,236 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 34,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 31,200 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 31,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,781 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,888 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when brake released after being applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,064 miles

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

front brake imbalance when pedal released just acceptable

one of exhaust system mounting brackets is broken

Fail 25 Jun 2018 21,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake imbalance when pedal released just acceptable

one of exhaust system mounting brackets is broken

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,935 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,627 miles

observation only - full rear wheel arch liners, partial front wheel arch liners and engine compartment covers in position at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,842 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 CDV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CDV, 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 CDV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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