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BD11 VHN

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,289 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,959 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,869 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 47,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres have extensive age cracking to them.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lamp flickering. (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear BOTH rear tyres have extensive age cracking to them.

Pass 6 May 2016 35,267 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre exhaust hanger split but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 35,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four tyres perished

Centre exhaust hanger split but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,513 miles

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

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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 VHN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

BD11 VHN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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