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WJ61 VEU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 152,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,153 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 116,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,767 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 99,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,229 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))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,229 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2020 77,618 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 77,618 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,988 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VEU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 VEU registered?

WJ61 VEU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 VEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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