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BN11 EZC

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,028 mi
Last recorded114,028 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers in swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/perished/split/lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror damaged/loose on fixing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/perished/split/lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting rough/stiff in operation lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle corroded/pitted/scored/performance low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect oil has leaked out (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/tread starting to lift away (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers in swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/perished/split/lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror damaged/loose on fixing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/perished/split/lifting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting rough/stiff in operation lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on axle corroded/pitted/scored/performance low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears - Corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside rear tyre - age cracking on outer edge/shoulder (close to cords)

Nearside rear tyre worn beyond limits on outer edge/shoulder (bold)

Fail 19 Nov 2024 110,835 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror head damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror head (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Strut top bearing noisy when turning

Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Strut top bearing noisy when turning

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 66,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,574 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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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BN11 EZC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN11 EZC, 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 EZC registered?

BN11 EZC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BN11 EZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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