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BN11 XBA

2011 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,510 mi
Last recorded87,510 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached top mount is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated screw in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 50,713 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 50,713 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 41,155 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,457 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 XBA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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