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BD11 JOH

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,904 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 73,901 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 62,347 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 53,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets snapped in three places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,627 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Exhaust mounting defective Requires welding back in place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 45,627 miles

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

Brake fluid discoloured

Exhaust mounting defective Requires welding back in place (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake pads wearing low / front brake discs worn / lipped / advise to replace a.s.a.p

exhaust system corroded / exhaust support brackets corroded / becoming weak in structure

front no plate becoming slightly deteriorated on top edge of plate

small cuts in tyres 195 / 55 / 16

Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre / deep cracks in inner and outer tread bands . not to cords at time of test recommend replacement .195/55/r16.

Offside Rear tyre / deep cracks in inner and outer tread bands not to cords at time of test recommend replacement .

Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,855 miles

all four (4) tyres becoming cracked / perished on side walls / edges of tread 195 / 55 / 16 v

Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 3,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 2,638 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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BD11 JOH 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 BD11 JOH, 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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BD11 JOH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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