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HG11 BGV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,243 mi
Last recorded132,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only just met minimum MOT standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 125,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,359 miles

Nearside Front spot light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, only just met minimum MOT standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

Rear underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2023 112,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,444 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 97,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust brackets corroded through at front and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,777 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 66,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,585 miles

Rear exhaust mounting adrift but exhaust still suported.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 40,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,829 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 BGV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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