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FN11 CBF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 114,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 114,063 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 114,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,195 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 109,192 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front foot brake has a 27% imbalance

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smears windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm flat spot inner edge bald + tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,348 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle section front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front foot brake has a 27% imbalance

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smears windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm flat spot inner edge bald + tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,441 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,991 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,206 miles

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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FN11 CBF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN11 CBF, 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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FN11 CBF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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