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CP11 JJE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 JJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL.CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR.

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL.CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 88,591 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 88,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,876 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,691 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 74,691 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 71,290 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 others coroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 58,823 miles

parking brake lever nearing reserve travel

Fail 31 May 2018 58,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever nearing reserve travel

Pass 26 May 2017 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 46,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear hangers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,908 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken off

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken off

Pass 29 May 2015 28,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 19,504 miles

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

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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CP11 JJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP11 JJE, 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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CP11 JJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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