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BC11 VYU

2011 Citroen C3 Picasso

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso58,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount starting to feel rough on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount starting to feel rough on rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken on rear box still one hanger supporting rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,578 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on inner wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,127 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,799 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cage fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,754 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear seats folded with cage on top not allowing full inspection of seat belts

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear seats folded with cage on top not allowing full inspection of seat belts

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 40,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,601 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,323 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 7,346 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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BC11 VYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC11 VYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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