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BN11 WCV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,946 mi
Last recorded108,946 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 WCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,946 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 108,946 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,778 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 81,204 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,100 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,100 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

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 WCV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 BN11 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

BN11 WCV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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