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BG61 AYB

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 100,113 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,152 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,815 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,670 miles

cracking around nearside rear tyre sidewalls

front brake discs worn [inner faces]

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking around both front tyre tread patterns (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 28 May 2015 65,622 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,821 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly weak

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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BG61 AYB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG61 AYB, 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 BG61 AYB registered?

BG61 AYB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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