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BD11 LFK

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 122,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,636 miles

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,245 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,245 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre On 2.5MM + Worn Smooth On Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre On 2MM + Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,366 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 77,366 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 52,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,608 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,330 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 LFK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LFK, 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 BD11 LFK registered?

BD11 LFK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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