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GL11 BJE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 140,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 133,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,995 miles

underside of vehicle corroded / rusty not excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,442 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,510 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 117,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2020 109,151 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,148 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,697 miles

advise all tyres low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,313 miles

slight stone chip damage to windscreen

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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GL11 BJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL11 BJE, 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 GL11 BJE registered?

GL11 BJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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