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WV11 BCZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 BCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,018 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 81,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,521 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 63,983 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,913 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,912 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,741 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,744 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 50,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 39,106 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 25,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,269 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,355 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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WV11 BCZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BCZ, 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 WV11 BCZ registered?

WV11 BCZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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