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OY61 BWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,824 mi
Last recorded122,824 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 122,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 115,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 90,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,179 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,375 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 77,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,061 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,591 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

exhaust mounting bracket missing but system is secure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,519 miles

REAR SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING WELD FRACTURED,

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,542 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,186 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 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY61 BWJ, 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 OY61 BWJ registered?

OY61 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for OY61 BWJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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