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PJ11 BGU

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 53,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 43,449 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 36,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,844 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,311 miles

front exhaust mounts corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,869 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,573 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,417 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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PJ11 BGU 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 87.5%.

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 PJ11 BGU, 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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PJ11 BGU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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