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SJ61 WBD

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,759 mi
Last recorded132,759 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 132,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 124,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 124,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,063 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 110,676 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 104,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,283 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,729 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,729 miles

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

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 WBD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ61 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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