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PN61 ZHD

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 ZHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,065 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,181 miles

exhaust system slight surface corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,181 miles

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

exhaust system slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,315 miles

Engine slight misfire

Oil residue under sump

Various brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 93,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine slight misfire

Oil residue under sump

Various brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,600 miles

Engine sump slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot covered in grease / no signs of splits

Fail 4 Nov 2022 92,600 miles

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

Engine sump slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot covered in grease / no signs of splits

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,497 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 89,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 81,700 miles

P/A REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK BUT PASSED EMISSIONS

Pass 15 May 2018 78,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 78,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,254 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,644 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,343 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZHD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN61 ZHD, 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 PN61 ZHD registered?

PN61 ZHD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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