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CP61 JYK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,352 mi
Last recorded105,352 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 JYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size: 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,137 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 185/65/15 Tread remaining 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,753 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 75,599 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 68,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 68,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 63,476 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 63,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 48,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,967 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 37,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CP61 JYK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CP61 JYK, 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 CP61 JYK registered?

CP61 JYK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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