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WV61 BLF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,027 mi
Last recorded146,027 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 146,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 146,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 136,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount after back box broken off still secure (6.1.2 (a))

rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Particulate filter, additive low level warning on

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,507 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 116,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,474 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,651 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slighty (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2.5 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in nearside front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slighty (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,218 miles

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

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

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,400 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,052 miles

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,412 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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WV61 BLF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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