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DG61 BVY

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 BVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,937 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 137,839 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength osf marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front fogs not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,375 miles

Front both sides fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum + clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short section of pipe to calliper (part of flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum + clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm and close to cords - recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides fog lamp not working

Headlamp aim too low both sides - rectified/adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot twisted & split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering rack boot perished but intact

Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,534 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,707 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,334 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,854 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 31,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 31,556 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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DG61 BVY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG61 BVY, 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 DG61 BVY registered?

DG61 BVY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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