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WJ61 VDP

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,283 mi
Last recorded176,283 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,283 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 169,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 169,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Pinch Bolt Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 162,783 miles

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Fail 22 Nov 2023 162,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension bush slightly perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2022 152,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension bush slightly perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 115,142 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,213 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,293 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 35,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 12,337 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 12,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,338 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 VDP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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