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BK61 NBJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 109,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,425 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all seat belts cant be tested seat fooled

Fail 28 Oct 2024 97,425 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all seat belts cant be tested seat fooled

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,034 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 94,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,935 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,583 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 49,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,715 miles

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2014 38,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

exhaust deteriorated (one hanger left)

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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BK61 NBJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK61 NBJ, 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 BK61 NBJ registered?

BK61 NBJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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