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HW61 JJE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,813 mi
Last recorded99,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 JJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

accident damage to vehicle

oil level low

Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

accident damage to vehicle

oil level low

Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

accident damage to vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2024 93,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

accident damage to vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,314 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,924 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side and inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear exhaustbrackets broken

Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 60,086 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,010 miles

exhaust hanger at rear loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

exhaust hanger at rear loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,538 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 27,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pedal rubber missing

n/s front tyre bald inner edge

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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HW61 JJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HW61 JJE, 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 HW61 JJE registered?

HW61 JJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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