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BN11 KVW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,475 mi
Last recorded81,475 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 KVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,475 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,475 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 74,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,300 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 73,299 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,394 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,140 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 66,140 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in the nearside front rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and lipped on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in the nearside front rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,078 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure The front bracket has broken off the exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside rear on 205 55 16. Remainder are 195 55 16. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are worn and lipped on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in the nearside front rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 of 3 supports broken and insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily worn on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily worn on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 12,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undetected peak on emmisions test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 12,601 miles

undetected peak on emmisions test

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 KVW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KVW, 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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BN11 KVW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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