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BG61 VHA

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,496 mi
Last recorded168,496 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 168,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 168,496 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,816 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 132,708 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2018 106,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,673 miles

bracket on exhaust broken

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,402 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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