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WJ61 VDY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,639 mi
Last recorded113,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,639 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 87,100 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,700 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 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

WJ61 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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