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J30 BTE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 65,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 58,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,334 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 35,334 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 29,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,970 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 23,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one rear exhaust mount not attached

Pass 29 Aug 2016 17,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,828 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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J30 BTE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 J30 BTE, 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 J30 BTE registered?

J30 BTE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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