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DG61 BXU

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,828 mi
Last recorded139,828 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 BXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 139,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,828 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 131,864 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 121,670 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s [inner edges ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s [edges on limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s [edges on limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,785 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 79,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,741 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 62,741 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 35,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,753 miles

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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 BXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

DG61 BXU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is DG61 BXU safe to buy?

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