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WV61 BHL

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,487 mi
Last recorded40,487 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 37,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,080 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 34,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,852 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,071 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2017 20,329 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 5,255 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 BHL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV61 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

WV61 BHL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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