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OY61 BVW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,595 mi
Last recorded146,595 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 146,595 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2024 130,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 130,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,912 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 119,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,759 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,759 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus perished 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,788 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,436 miles

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

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

condensation in os headlamp unit

engine oil leak.

nsf tyre age cracking.

osf suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

osf tyre age cracking.

osr tyre age cracking.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

condensation in os headlamp unit

engine oil leak.

nsf tyre age cracking.

osf suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

osf tyre age cracking.

osr tyre age cracking.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,077 miles

thorn in nsr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,486 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 BVW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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