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DV61 BRZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 BRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all furrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 84,110 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all furrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2024 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 70,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,537 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 67,537 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,144 miles

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2019 59,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,509 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,797 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,067 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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DV61 BRZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV61 BRZ, 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 DV61 BRZ registered?

DV61 BRZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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