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OY61 BSU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,350 mi
Last recorded195,350 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 BSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 195,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 195,349 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine torque mount is worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to flash white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 183,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 183,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 173,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 173,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 166,229 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 166,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,895 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,908 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,132 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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OY61 BSU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OY61 BSU, 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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OY61 BSU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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