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MJ11 EXM

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 133,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,558 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 125,557 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 125,541 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox bolt loose

Fail 16 Sep 2021 113,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox bolt loose

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 107,326 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,325 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount corroded and adrift other mount excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

alternator belt cracked

front number plate slight damage

rear wiper motor fixing loose

underside corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 100,798 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 91,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,377 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,573 miles

plastic covers obscuring some components.

Pass 5 May 2015 45,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 45,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 30,049 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 30,049 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MJ11 EXM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ11 EXM, 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 MJ11 EXM registered?

MJ11 EXM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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