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WJ61 VDC

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,773 mi
Last recorded119,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,773 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP O/S FRONT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 172,026 miles

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

N/s mirror is damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 172,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both - lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

N/s mirror is damaged.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,709 miles

N/s mirror casing is damaged.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 90,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front screen is cracked.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

N/s mirror casing is damaged.

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

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,545 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 79,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper efficiency not checked. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bracket in front of rear silencer is broken.

Brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

Front exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,010 miles

Emission result K=0.02 1/m.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

N/s rear tyre has nails in the tread.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,010 miles

Emission result K=0.02 1/m.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

N/s rear tyre has nails in the tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,122 miles

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

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 VDC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDC, 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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WJ61 VDC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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