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BD11 VJC

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,489 mi
Last recorded59,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 59,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,738 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,736 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure can weld (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,367 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked recommend replacement 195/55/16

Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,344 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,725 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 45,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,239 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 44,228 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,610 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets debonded slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,036 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 VJC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD11 VJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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