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P5 BWS

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,472 mi
Last recorded71,472 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 BWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly damage and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 67,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 2022 60,457 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,884 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,280 miles

high level stop light not working and lens damaged

rear exhaust pipe melted plastic on pipe possible smell of melting plastic when hot allso possible fire risk

tyres different speed rating eg fronts (V) o/s rear (T) n/s rear (H) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2014 24,280 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear exhaust pipe melted plastic on pipe possible smell of melting plastic when hot allso possible fire risk

tyres different speed rating eg fronts (V) o/s rear (T) n/s rear (H) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

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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P5 BWS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P5 BWS, 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 P5 BWS registered?

P5 BWS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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The MOT history for P5 BWS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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