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CX61 WMU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,385 mi
Last recorded63,385 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 WMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,385 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 63,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 61,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,942 miles

Front exhaust mount defective

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,338 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 52,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch cover insecure and catching tyre on lock

Pass 11 May 2020 49,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 49,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front arch lining broken/insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2018 39,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket/clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front exhaust brackets broken but system still supported

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front arch lining broken/insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 31,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,474 miles

Both rear tyre treads have small cracks

Offside front inner tyre edge wearing thin.

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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CX61 WMU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX61 WMU, 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 CX61 WMU registered?

CX61 WMU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is CX61 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 WMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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