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WJ61 YZK

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,038 mi
Last recorded72,038 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 YZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm (rear) bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2022 72,038 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm (rear) bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front weld breaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front weld breaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 65,674 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cord, 2.3mm. (195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise: 2mm and worn nearly to cord inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,725 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,725 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,456 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle wrong side of stopper

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure and wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front mirror cap missing

headlamps different colours

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,069 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

condensation in offside rear lamp.

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 YZK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

WJ61 YZK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 YZK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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