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CV61 JTY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,268 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 89,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 84,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 80,290 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2024 80,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 74,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 67,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,192 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,190 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2014 27,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV61 JTY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV61 JTY, 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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CV61 JTY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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