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BG11 YSN

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,404 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,192 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 66,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 57,554 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,137 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 26,393 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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 YSN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

BG11 YSN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is BG11 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 YSN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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