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L26 JLC

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 JLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 114,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 107,192 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2023 99,759 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2023 99,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 88,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 84,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 48,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,232 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 23,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,692 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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L26 JLC 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 81.3%.

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 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 L26 JLC, 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 L26 JLC registered?

L26 JLC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is L26 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 JLC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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