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PE11 BYD

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 51,610 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 51,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 49,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,632 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,733 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 16,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,478 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 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE11 BYD, 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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PE11 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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