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RJ61 RJO

2011 Citroen C3

Bronze Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,062 mi
Last recorded90,062 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 RJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,399 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 85,350 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut - not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,637 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 80,637 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,512 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,512 miles

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

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

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

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

aux belt broken. Battery discharged

Pass 20 Aug 2021 65,225 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 65,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,356 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,755 miles

All four tyres are perished

Rear exhaust bracket brocken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,367 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 22,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,873 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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RJ61 RJO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,398cc diesel 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 RJ61 RJO, 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 RJ61 RJO registered?

RJ61 RJO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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