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JU51 DUK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU51 DUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,290 miles

engine malfunction message on engine light off

Fail 23 Sep 2025 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine malfunction message on engine light off

Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 127,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 116,430 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 98,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 RECOMMEND RE-WELDS (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 90,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 RECOMMEND RE-WELDS (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,636 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,869 miles

Front brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JU51 DUK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JU51 DUK, 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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JU51 DUK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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