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MJ11 EXN

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 EXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,526 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 62,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,112 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 56,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 512,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 51,925 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,873 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 44,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2020 43,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,049 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 26 Aug 2017 37,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,160 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,413 miles

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Stone Chip on Centre of Windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,499 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EXN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MJ11 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

MJ11 EXN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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