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BN11 CLJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 CLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,686 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,644 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 78,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,324 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,324 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,981 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,039 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nsr seat.

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

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 CLJ 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 87.5%.

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 BN11 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 CLJ registered?

BN11 CLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is BN11 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 CLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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