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BN11 CLF

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,033 miles

Offside Front Outer evidence of cv boot leaking but no split found

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer evidence of cv boot leaking but no split found

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,893 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,013 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing, front and rear mounting secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,956 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,712 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,613 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,613 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,520 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 29,520 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BN11 CLF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN11 CLF, 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 BN11 CLF registered?

BN11 CLF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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