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WV61 BKG

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,394 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 90,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,295 miles

Front Exhaust box blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,752 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 51,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 41,921 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 41,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 33,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 33,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats occupied ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 26,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats occupied ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 10,873 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 BKG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol 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 WV61 BKG, 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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WV61 BKG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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