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CE61 BVX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,899 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 92,899 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking but still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,478 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot has some grease on the outside rim , cant see any splits or breaks , need to keep an eye on it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,896 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust box band broken away from exhaust system still secure and supported

Fail 27 Sep 2019 63,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear exhaust box band broken away from exhaust system still secure and supported

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,484 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 37,570 miles

inner front brake discs slightly corroded

slight wear of front tyres

Pass 24 Dec 2014 34,079 miles

front brake discs wearing

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2013 32,355 miles

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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CE61 BVX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE61 BVX, 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 CE61 BVX registered?

CE61 BVX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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