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WJ61 VCU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,113 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 137,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,359 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front 'D' Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp has Ingress of Water/Dirt

Nearside Front Plastic Wheel Arch Liner is Missing

Nearside Front Sun Visor is Loose but, Not Insecure

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Beam Axle Mounting Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 109,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 62,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front disc under cut will need changing with pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres have started to perish and o/s/r has nail intread

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,139 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,491 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,879 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 VCU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

WJ61 VCU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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