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DG61 BYT

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,226 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount rough

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,149 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 71,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,833 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre section bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,761 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front perished and edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 44,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight binding both sides rear brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,501 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 BYT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 BYT registered?

DG61 BYT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is DG61 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 BYT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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