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BN61 UTW

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 UTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,080 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 98,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 84,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,038 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer front mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Front brake disks badly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,429 miles

Nearside Rear seat has child seat in it not allowing full check on adult seat belt

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear seat has child seat in it not allowing full check on adult seat belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,131 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seat fitted o/s/r

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 UTW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

BN61 UTW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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