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MV61 MJY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 MJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 59,283 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 55,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,763 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - side wall cracks - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - side wall cracks - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade holder broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 31,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,678 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,777 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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MV61 MJY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV61 MJY, 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 MV61 MJY registered?

MV61 MJY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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