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BF61 JVL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 65,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 62,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside shoulder totally devoid (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket rusted off exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,492 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,829 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer hangers are corroded but silencer still secure at present

Fail 10 Aug 2020 58,827 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs worn on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer hangers are corroded but silencer still secure at present

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,731 miles

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

Rear silencer hangers corroded, system still secure at present

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily worn, advise replacement soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger broken before rear silencer but still adequately supported

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,851 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and glasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking from age

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,549 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust hanger before rear silencer broken but still adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres slightly perishing & cracking at base of tread

nearside front tyre small cut to outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,557 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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BF61 JVL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF61 JVL, 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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BF61 JVL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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