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AO11 BKV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 69,619 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2025 69,619 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 66,624 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 63,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 60,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,449 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,867 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 48,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,609 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 19,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,853 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AO11 BKV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO11 BKV, 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 AO11 BKV registered?

AO11 BKV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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