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CE61 BWZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,002 mi
Last recorded146,002 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,002 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 146,002 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 137,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 137,725 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,206 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 124,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,824 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,646 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 BWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE61 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

CE61 BWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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