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BD11 VHK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,153 mi
Last recorded27,153 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 27,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Oct 2025 27,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2024 24,957 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation inside

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2023 23,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 22,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,772 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 21,772 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,181 miles

rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 18,444 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 14,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,096 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 VHK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

BD11 VHK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is BD11 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 VHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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