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CY11 FZJ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,256 mi
Last recorded109,256 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,256 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to under side

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,757 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,822 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 103,801 miles

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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 94,577 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 17,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CY11 FZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY11 FZJ, 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 CY11 FZJ registered?

CY11 FZJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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