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WJ61 LJE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 100,092 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside, also water on inside of lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in the middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in the middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame and underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside *front bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,732 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,732 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,800 miles

Front Oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation behind Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 71,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,852 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 48,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,080 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 LJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

WJ61 LJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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