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BG61 VGP

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,294 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 129,294 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure central heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 122,234 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,388 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 105,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,970 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,370 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 49,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VGP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

BG61 VGP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is BG61 VGP safe to buy?

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