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BN61 UKW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 UKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 129,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 96,750 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,300 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,300 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 89,044 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 89,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,433 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged flat spots in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 65,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,843 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN61 UKW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN61 UKW, 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 BN61 UKW registered?

BN61 UKW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is BN61 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 UKW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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