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BL11 ZVU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,724 mi
Last recorded57,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 57,724 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot lose of grease from clip,

Fail 16 Oct 2025 57,724 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear brackets broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot lose of grease from clip,

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 50,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective towards rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,797 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 38,370 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear mounts broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 26,154 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 9,969 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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BL11 ZVU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL11 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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