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PE11 BVJ

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 77,401 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 72,123 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 68,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 68,004 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 25 May 2022 62,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,045 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and tyre is cracking and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,629 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 50,831 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,986 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 47,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,326 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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PE11 BVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE11 BVJ, 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 PE11 BVJ registered?

PE11 BVJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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