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TJ52 WEL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,937 mi
Last recorded76,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ52 WEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,937 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 71,725 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 71,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 67,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2024 67,807 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,604 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 65,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 64,572 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 64,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,888 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 63,881 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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,221 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,511 miles

Front tyres are Perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2018 59,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front tyres are Perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,026 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 47,024 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear markers offside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,391 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorated and weak

rear exhaust mount broken but system still suported

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,327 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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TJ52 WEL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TJ52 WEL, 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 TJ52 WEL registered?

TJ52 WEL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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