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BG61 VRL

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,626 mi
Last recorded212,626 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 212,626 miles

OSF suspension arm rear bush is split but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 13 Nov 2018 212,626 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front drop links have slight play

OSF suspension arm rear bush is split but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 16 Nov 2017 185,614 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 185,614 miles

Central Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 157,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 157,706 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,358 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,379 miles

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

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 VRL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

Is BG61 VRL safe to buy?

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