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FG11 BYD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,444 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 101,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s rear brake pipe failed.leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,878 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,844 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,596 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,199 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,763 miles

Front tyres wear inner edges

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scuft and near limit

Rear brake discs and pads part worn

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BYD, 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 FG11 BYD registered?

FG11 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2011.

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