2011 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PE61 EFJ
2011 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 79,699 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE61 EFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 79,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE61 EFJ 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 (PE61 EFJ) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Braking surface missing at certain points of the disc. (1.1.14 ”; “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Braking surface missing at certain points of the disc. (1.1.14 (”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PE61 EFJ Mileage History
- 25/11/202267,189 mi
- 16/12/202267,192 mi+3 mi
- 11/03/202471,698 mi+4,506 mi
- 18/03/202574,589 mi+2,891 mi
- 29/07/202679,699 mi+5,110 mi
Average of roughly 3,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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