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WV11 BBZ

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 BBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 100,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,974 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,974 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,504 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 82,424 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components front anti roll fouling osf calliper on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 76,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,608 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,113 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 55,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,118 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inside edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,278 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,198 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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WV11 BBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV11 BBZ, 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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WV11 BBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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