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PJ11 PYW

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,058 mi
Last recorded116,058 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 PYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,058 miles

Front bumper corner slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear light lens clear cover damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,713 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside rear light lens clear cover damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,441 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 111,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 5 Aug 2022 108,712 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,177 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,057 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,057 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Jul 2014 35,261 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,261 miles

Oil leak

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 PYW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

PJ11 PYW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2011.

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