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JW54 LJW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW54 LJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 81,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine oil low on dip stick. Coolant below min.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,317 miles

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

Pipe broken on o/s/r canister valve

Fail 6 Jan 2025 79,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking. Centre pipe badly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and badly cracked exposing ply or cords. 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pipe broken on o/s/r canister valve

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 72,118 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

slight leak in rear exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,618 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear tyres perished / cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,090 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm + perished

Rear tyres perished / cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,239 miles

small cracks in walls of all tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,207 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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JW54 LJW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JW54 LJW, 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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JW54 LJW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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