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WV61 BGK

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,251 mi
Last recorded90,251 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,251 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 90,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,774 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,291 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,464 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,296 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear 2x child seat fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Rear 2x child seat fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,686 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,598 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 31,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 11,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,466 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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WV61 BGK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV61 BGK, 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 WV61 BGK registered?

WV61 BGK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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