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BN11 KWZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim dented

Fail 19 Dec 2024 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim dented

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly misshapen

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 83,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly misshapen

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,306 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 76,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly dented

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,742 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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BN11 KWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

BN11 KWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2011.

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