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SJ61 WJO

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,839 mi
Last recorded75,839 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 WJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,839 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,424 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,653 miles

Both front shock absorber slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 73,653 miles

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

Both front shock absorber slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,520 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 71,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,153 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 67,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 51,066 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,342 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 x front (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

cut on nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounts detereiorated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 x front (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

cut on nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounts detereiorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 38,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,267 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,593 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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SJ61 WJO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

SJ61 WJO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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