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FT11 BCX

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,517 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,315 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 102,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 98,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 98,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,112 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,104 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,576 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres tread low

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 16,597 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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FT11 BCX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT11 BCX, 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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FT11 BCX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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