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BL11 JAM

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 JAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,531 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,024 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 59,024 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,350 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,023 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Sep 2016 41,023 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Sep 2015 19,433 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,172 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 JAM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BL11 JAM, 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 BL11 JAM registered?

BL11 JAM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BL11 JAM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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