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PJ11 MSX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 MSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,310 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front top strut mount bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,306 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front top strut mount bearings noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side front top strut mount baring noisy

various exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,129 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,850 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,369 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 75,360 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper not clearing screen not in drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,550 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,550 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,908 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,772 miles

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

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

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 MSX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 PJ11 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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