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BG61 SYV

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 78,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,591 miles

keep eye on both front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2023 71,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 61,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,410 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,665 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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BG61 SYV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BG61 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BG61 SYV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is BG61 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 SYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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