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WJ61 KWS

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 KWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 99,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 92,123 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 83,963 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 83,963 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S,N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 73,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play to strut gland

Offside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

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

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2020 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play to strut gland

Offside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges

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

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

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 42,327 miles

Accident damage to both body sills

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2015 27,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,491 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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WJ61 KWS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WJ61 KWS, 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 WJ61 KWS registered?

WJ61 KWS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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