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VU61 JFE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray shield(undersealed)

Fail 2 Apr 2026 81,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray shield(undersealed)

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 71,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 68,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Steering ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Just Met (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 68,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play In Steering ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Just Met (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,624 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,892 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,857 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 52,378 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 38,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 27,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 23,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 17,037 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 JFE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 JFE, 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 VU61 JFE registered?

VU61 JFE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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