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BL11 EFJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,351 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 55,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.44%(0.20%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 281ppm(200) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,567 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

oil level slightly down

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,365 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Looks To Be Around Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,834 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,321 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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BL11 EFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL11 EFJ, 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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BL11 EFJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2011.

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