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HW61 JJY

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,749 mi
Last recorded104,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 JJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,749 miles

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,684 miles

DAMAGE TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,729 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 72,729 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,360 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,165 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge about 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,064 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 31,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,566 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,817 miles

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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HW61 JJY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

HW61 JJY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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