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BP11 VRV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 VRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,652 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,857 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 88,857 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 79,688 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 79,688 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted and insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,386 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 68,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing heavily on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 57,807 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing heavily on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 52,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,210 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,677 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 43,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge & outer sidewall cut

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,003 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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BP11 VRV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP11 VRV, 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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BP11 VRV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2011.

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