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LX61 WNZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 WNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,018 miles

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for more information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 21 Nov 2025 90,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for more information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 82,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 72,697 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 67,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,967 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust support bracket adrift, but exhaust system still secure.

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking.

Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 47,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,220 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,055 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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LX61 WNZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX61 WNZ, 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 LX61 WNZ registered?

LX61 WNZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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