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YY11 BWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,700 mi
Last recorded44,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 44,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,282 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 35,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,109 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished, not exposing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,048 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,123 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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YY11 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY11 BWJ, 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 YY11 BWJ registered?

YY11 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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