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FG11 TCJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 TCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 152,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 149,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 149,327 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 145,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 139,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 125,700 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

smoke test clear

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,599 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2016 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs lipped/worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,392 miles

op/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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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FG11 TCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG11 TCJ, 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 FG11 TCJ registered?

FG11 TCJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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