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BG11 FBO

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,222 mi
Last recorded75,222 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 75,222 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 75,222 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,855 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust mount cracked

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2023 64,855 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust mount cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,808 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 57,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 40,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,119 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 33,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 30,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,811 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,811 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,936 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,824 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 10,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 9,278 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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BG11 FBO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBO, 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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BG11 FBO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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