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WJ61 VVT

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,823 mi
Last recorded51,823 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,823 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 48,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 48,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge/ 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mounting has corroded away

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 44,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mounting has corroded away

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 32,020 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Dip Beams Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 28,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper split

Fail 9 Dec 2019 26,890 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 23,331 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 16,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,483 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 14,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 7,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2014 7,083 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut on sidewall

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 VVT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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