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SJ61 VZY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,767 mi
Last recorded109,767 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 VZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 100,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,070 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 89,067 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bothsides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,871 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 84,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,021 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 43,021 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,871 miles

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

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

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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SJ61 VZY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 SJ61 VZY, 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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SJ61 VZY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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