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BL11 OVR

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 138,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 138,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,607 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,607 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,609 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,188 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,037 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,693 miles

1 bulb inop in high level stop light

bonnet pull lever damaged

centre -rear gear box mount slightly weak

engine covers fitted

o/s number plate light came on with a tap

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 bulb inop in high level stop light

bonnet pull lever damaged

centre -rear gear box mount slightly weak

engine covers fitted

o/s number plate light came on with a tap

rear brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,563 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

Rear discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,563 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers fitted

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,559 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Front Both tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,559 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Both tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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BL11 OVR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL11 OVR, 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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BL11 OVR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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