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PN61 FYE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,157 mi
Last recorded66,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 FYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,157 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 60,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 60,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,335 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,511 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,761 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,244 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 25,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PN61 FYE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PN61 FYE, 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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PN61 FYE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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