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WV61 BKJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,256 mi
Last recorded56,256 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 56,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,834 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 55,834 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,151 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,377 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 45,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,323 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,392 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear exhaust bracket partially broken away

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,847 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread

rear number plate unbonding

Fail 24 Sep 2014 20,847 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread

rear number plate unbonding

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 BKJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

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