2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · OY61 BWO
2011 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 182,080 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OY61 BWO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 182,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY61 BWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (OY61 BWO) between October 2014 and November 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OY61 BWO Mileage History
- 02/10/201448,614 mi
- 06/10/201448,615 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/201572,252 mi+23,637 mi
- 29/10/201572,252 mi
- 18/10/201694,617 mi+22,365 mi
- 26/10/201695,175 mi+558 mi
- 02/11/2017112,922 mi+17,747 mi
- 28/09/2018127,442 mi+14,520 mi
- 02/10/2018127,442 mi
- 29/10/2019143,460 mi+16,018 mi
- 30/10/2019143,460 mi
- 06/11/2020161,555 mi+18,095 mi
- 06/11/2020161,555 mi
- 04/11/2021168,583 mi+7,028 mi
- 01/11/2022174,658 mi+6,075 mi
- 01/11/2022174,661 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/2023182,080 mi+7,419 mi
Average of roughly 14,696 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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