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LT61 JYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT61 JYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,464 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 53,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 47,401 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 40,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 40,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,619 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,546 miles

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 21,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 18,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 18,813 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both bulb effected (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 18,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,551 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre aged / cracked

offside front tyre aged / cracked

offside rear tyre aged / cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2017 13,551 miles

nearside front tyre aged / cracked

offside front tyre aged / cracked

offside rear tyre aged / cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,734 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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LT61 JYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LT61 JYJ, 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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LT61 JYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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