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BN61 XCJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,440 mi
Last recorded149,440 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,440 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 149,439 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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 18 Sep 2024 143,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 143,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,360 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 128,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,317 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 123,317 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathered outer edges and are cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,093 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket and rear snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathered outer edges and are cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2019 115,244 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres feathering outside edge

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 24 Sep 2019 115,244 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres feathering outside edge

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,011 miles

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

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

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 XCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 BN61 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 XCJ registered?

BN61 XCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 XCJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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