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LG61 BVV

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,456 mi
Last recorded158,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 BVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 158,456 miles

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,089 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 148,089 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,587 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 128,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust support broken

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,247 miles

nearside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LG61 BVV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG61 BVV, 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 LG61 BVV registered?

LG61 BVV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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