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LG61 BWC

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,954 mi
Last recorded55,954 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,954 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Exhaust system becoming Corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,674 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front hangar of rear silencer broken off, but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 45,674 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front hangar of rear silencer broken off, but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,007 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on it's inner most edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,109 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 40,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,503 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 35,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,721 miles

rear exhaust support bracket partly corroded/broken free

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,749 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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LG61 BWC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWC, 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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LG61 BWC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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