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BD11 JPX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,229 mi
Last recorded123,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 JPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 123,229 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 123,229 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,360 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,360 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Towbar (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 113,116 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 113,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust front mounting detached ...temporary repair in place

exhaust middle mounting has a temporary repair in place

knocking noise from steering

Fail 25 May 2023 109,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine lower mounting bush worn / split

exhaust front mounting detached ...temporary repair in place

exhaust middle mounting has a temporary repair in place

knocking noise from steering

Pass 26 May 2022 103,430 miles

Fuel tank heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 103,430 miles

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

Fuel tank heatshield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 82,691 miles

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

o/s front strut top bearing jumping slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2018 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 48,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 24,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 24,758 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 JPX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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