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WU11 ZTJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 159,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,646 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 6 Jan 2025 146,645 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,099 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 128,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,737 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 120,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,492 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,572 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 78,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,859 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,423 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,991 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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WU11 ZTJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU11 ZTJ, 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 WU11 ZTJ registered?

WU11 ZTJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WU11 ZTJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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