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SJ61 WJF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 98,294 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,541 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 90,541 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,251 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,251 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,910 miles

KEEP EYE ON REAR TYRES

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,907 miles

Nearside 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))

KEEP EYE ON REAR TYRES

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,456 miles

offside front tyre wearing

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still msecure

Fail 28 Sep 2020 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs wearing thin

rear discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still msecure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 37,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,010 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 8,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 8,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WJF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 WJF, 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 SJ61 WJF registered?

SJ61 WJF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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