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B4 BMP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,882 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 15 May 2024 99,365 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 99,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,838 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 95,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,064 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 88,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 79,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,269 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint leaking grease

Rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,382 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside front tyre is worn inner edge and deteroirated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,320 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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B4 BMP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B4 BMP, 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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B4 BMP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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