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FG11 BUA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,843 mi
Last recorded172,843 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 172,843 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 172,843 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,365 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel beam corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 98,365 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel beam corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,009 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 86,839 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broke also flexi deteriorated / loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEARSIDE NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front top strut top mounting securing cap deteriorated

offside front strut top bearing stiff / noisey

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,719 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEARSIDE NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside front top strut top mounting securing cap deteriorated

offside front strut top bearing stiff / noisey

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,508 miles

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

nearside front top strut top mount securing cap deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

offside front strut top mount bearing slightly stiff

Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,783 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 32,942 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped rear

fan belt starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,055 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,546 miles

part wear both front brake discs

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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FG11 BUA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FG11 BUA, 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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FG11 BUA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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