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BG11 EXR

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 EXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,909 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,909 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,670 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,299 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 111,288 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 in each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 94,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,107 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,107 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG11 EXR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG11 EXR, 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 BG11 EXR registered?

BG11 EXR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is BG11 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 EXR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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