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HG11 BGU

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 109,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 109,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust /adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure wing fouls tyre on lock to lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald and close to cord exposure DANGEROUS would advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 107,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 104,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 101,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 98,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 98,031 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 94,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has a bad engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2021 94,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has a bad engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2020 91,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,818 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE, (195/55/1691VXL)

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN INNER TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW, DISCS CORRODED SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BALL JOINT

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,473 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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HG11 BGU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG11 BGU, 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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HG11 BGU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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