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PJ11 JTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,582 mi
Last recorded37,582 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 JTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 37,582 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,188 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,102 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 34,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,322 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 32,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 30,532 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Fail 10 Dec 2019 30,531 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 25,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,985 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 9,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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PJ11 JTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

PJ11 JTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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