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SB61 PNJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 PNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,991 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,908 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 57,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 33,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 33,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,561 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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SB61 PNJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 SB61 PNJ, 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 SB61 PNJ registered?

SB61 PNJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is SB61 PNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 PNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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