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X28 BDS

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 BDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 106,318 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components and under body surface corrosion, not excessive

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,005 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 102,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,441 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,928 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,330 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,322 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges,no cords visible

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,738 miles

Exhaust centre/rear hanger corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Upper (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 51,738 miles

Exhaust centre/rear hanger corroded

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Upper (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,992 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,679 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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X28 BDS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel 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 X28 BDS, 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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X28 BDS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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