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JW59 DCW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,413 mi
Last recorded91,413 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW59 DCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,305 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,305 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,765 miles

rear brakes pads to be reinspected in 4000 miles

tie bar rods , when tested under load play detected in lower ball joints

wheel tracking requires adjustment

Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,765 miles

rear brakes pads to be reinspected in 4000 miles

tie bar rods , when tested under load play detected in lower ball joints

wheel tracking requires adjustment

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front tyres , inner edges bald . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,603 miles

child seat n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt fully

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,602 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt fully

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,442 miles

Nearside Front nail in nsf tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,441 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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JW59 DCW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JW59 DCW, 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 JW59 DCW registered?

JW59 DCW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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