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DE61 BKJ

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 59,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 59,878 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 57,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 56,737 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 56,704 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/perished 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 53,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 50,428 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,195 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,096 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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DE61 BKJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DE61 BKJ, 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 DE61 BKJ registered?

DE61 BKJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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