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BN11 EXV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 EXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,047 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 77,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,571 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2024 66,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 62,946 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen misted up heaters not working to clear (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 57,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,677 miles

Front O/S & N/S Tyres, tread depth slightly low on inner edges.

Rear O/S & N/S Brakes binding slightly.

Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,677 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Front O/S & N/S Tyres, tread depth slightly low on inner edges.

Rear O/S & N/S Brakes binding slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,218 miles

Exhaust hanger broken however system still supported

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,793 miles

Exhaust hanger broken however system still supported

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Mar 2018 42,793 miles

Exhaust hanger broken however system still supported

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,592 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,542 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,581 miles

osf tyre slightly cracked

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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BN11 EXV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BN11 EXV, 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 BN11 EXV registered?

BN11 EXV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is BN11 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 EXV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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