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BF61 RKE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,808 mi
Last recorded29,808 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 26,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,952 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 25,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,098 miles

Front brakes sight imbalance 18%

Pass 8 Oct 2021 24,105 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,387 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 23,387 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 22,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,843 miles

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

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))

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

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,485 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Oct 2017 18,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,162 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,686 miles

all four tyres cracking

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 RKE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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