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BJ11 DZN

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,203 mi
Last recorded162,203 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 DZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,203 miles

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

parking brake requirements just met

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,534 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

underside of engine covered in oil

Fail 18 Dec 2020 143,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, not showing structure (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 10 Dec 2019 129,331 miles

Offside Front Worn inner edge

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 129,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Worn inner edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,925 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,909 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 116,909 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,694 miles

NSF Tyre cut in outer sidewall but not exposing ply/cords

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn/low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,694 miles

NSF Tyre cut in outer sidewall but not exposing ply/cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre worn/low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,090 miles

all tyres low on tread, rear tyres on 2mm.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,620 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,619 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket snapped still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,524 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken off where corroded. However exhaust still currently secure.

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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BJ11 DZN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ11 DZN, 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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BJ11 DZN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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