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PJ61 YHA

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,954 miles

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

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

Very slight knocking noise on front - suspect shockers

Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,682 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BROKEN NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 92,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER AND OUTER EDGES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BROKEN NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,124 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 84,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM AND LEVELLING DEVICE NOT TESTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,168 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,504 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,178 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and low on tread

engine management light on

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking and low on tread

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,850 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inside tread

exhaust backbox bracket slightly broken system still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,264 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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PJ61 YHA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ61 YHA, 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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PJ61 YHA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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