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VE60 ZJZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,977 mi
Last recorded114,977 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 ZJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 114,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2025 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers rusty

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,127 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,072 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 185/65/15

slight noise from pully area

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,837 miles

nearside and offside front tyres weaing on inner shoulders 185/65/15

nearside and offside front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,352 miles

rear exhaust hanging bracket insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust hanging bracket insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake binding slightly.

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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VE60 ZJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE60 ZJZ, 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 VE60 ZJZ registered?

VE60 ZJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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