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VU61 JCJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 39,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 32,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,370 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 25,960 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 25,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs pitted and heavly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split due to perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,954 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Both rear tyres perished

Slight oil leak at back of engine

Fail 12 Sep 2018 25,954 miles

Both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak at back of engine

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,936 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 25,936 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,698 miles

both os and ns rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 5 Oct 2016 23,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,720 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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VU61 JCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU61 JCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 JCJ registered?

VU61 JCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is VU61 JCJ safe to buy?

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