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HW61 JMU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,843 mi
Last recorded37,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 33,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,758 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,635 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 15,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable Area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 15,192 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable Area

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 14,581 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,385 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded starting to fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective forward bracket on rear silencer has corroded through , but is still supported by rear most mount . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,208 miles

Front Both Tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 10,437 miles

Front Both tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 Oct 2016 10,437 miles

Front Both tyres starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 8,368 miles

Offside Front wiper blade

rear washer jet inop

Pass 14 Oct 2014 6,207 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 JMU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JMU, 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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HW61 JMU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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