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WV61 BJZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,418 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,566 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 r16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,105 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,242 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,289 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 30,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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WV61 BJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV61 BJZ, 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 WV61 BJZ registered?

WV61 BJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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