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BN11 WCX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,991 miles

Engine fault displayed on multi function display

Front exhaust hanger broken away from pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R + O/S/R rear axle mounting prescribed area starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum brakes noisy when carrying out the brake test

Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing the inner edges smooth

Engine fault displayed on multi function display

Front exhaust hanger broken away from pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R + O/S/R rear axle mounting prescribed area starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum brakes noisy when carrying out the brake test

Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,200 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,533 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,493 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 78,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE EDGE

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,864 miles

service light on and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,651 miles

nearside rear tyre start of distortion

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,187 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 WCX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

BN11 WCX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is BN11 WCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 WCX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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