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BE52 STU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,193 mi
Last recorded29,193 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE52 STU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 29,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 28,557 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 28,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded over 50% of disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting strap corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,048 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,113 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust support strap broken

Pass 25 May 2018 26,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box strap broken

Fail 23 May 2018 26,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on tread,195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around centre mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished close to exposing cord

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 29 Dec 2016 25,156 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls 195/55/16

rear exhaust box strap broken but exhaust is secure at present

Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,692 miles

Front exhaust hanger/ bracket snapped

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 12,042 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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BE52 STU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BE52 STU, 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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BE52 STU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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