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CE11 XBJ

2011 Fiat 500 C

Red Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,385 mi
Last recorded101,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 500 C47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 XBJ
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 101,363 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak too excessive to get readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lacquer glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,986 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake reading low (overall reading ok)

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 95,054 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,164 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, on limit,185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 88,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner, on limit,185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 65,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 51,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,739 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and top mount plate corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 41,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and top mount plate corroded (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 36,529 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NSR and OSR (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 36,529 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF and OSF (2.5.A.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NSR and OSR (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 25,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,218 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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CE11 XBJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C in Red with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,714 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 Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE11 XBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE11 XBJ is a 2011 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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