2011 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · J50 PAP
2011 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 81,173 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J50 PAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 81,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 PAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (J50 PAP) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J50 PAP Mileage History
- 11/01/202269,803 mi
- 17/01/202374,742 mi+4,939 mi
- 24/01/202479,266 mi+4,524 mi
- 24/01/202479,266 mi
- 10/07/202581,173 mi+1,907 mi
Average of roughly 3,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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