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BG11 FBU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,743 miles

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,770 miles

Offside Front top strut mount bearing slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,028 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,674 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,195 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,296 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,296 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,182 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 FBU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG11 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

BG11 FBU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is BG11 FBU safe to buy?

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