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PY61 BAV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,454 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-nsf inner steering rack arm slight play-nsf tyre on limit-nsr shocker damp-

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,087 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play-o/s/f + n/s/f wishbone rear bushes perished-both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,055 miles

o s f track rod end slight play-

Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,566 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 85,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 74,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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PY61 BAV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PY61 BAV, 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 PY61 BAV registered?

PY61 BAV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is PY61 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 BAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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