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XX61 LJB

2016 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX61 LJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 30,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,829 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 56,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 24,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 24,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,105 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 54,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 50,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 20 Sep 2021 18,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,413 miles

Front exhaust hanger cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3mm wearing inside tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.5 wearing inside and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 15,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,446 miles

advise bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 11,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,113 miles

advise backbox exhaust hanger due to snap

advise bottom engine covers fitted

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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XX61 LJB is a 2016 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,936 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 XX61 LJB, 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 10 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XX61 LJB registered?

XX61 LJB is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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