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DG61 BWV

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,462 mi
Last recorded72,462 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,462 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 49,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 43,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 40,965 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,798 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust system still supported

Fail 2 Oct 2019 37,798 miles

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

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

Exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust system still supported

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,361 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,649 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 BWV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG61 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

DG61 BWV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DG61 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 BWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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