2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · BT11 VVE
2011 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 148,706 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BT11 VVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2025
- 148,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT11 VVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (BT11 VVE) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
BT11 VVE Mileage History
- 18/07/2022135,607 mi
- 18/07/2023141,002 mi+5,395 mi
- 22/07/2023141,002 mi
- 04/07/2024145,579 mi+4,577 mi
- 30/06/2025148,706 mi+3,127 mi
Average of roughly 4,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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