£7,312 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1955 Citroën 11BL Traction Avant Légere
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£7,312 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1955 Citroën 11BL Traction Avant Légere
UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 189
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a French-built 1955 Citroën 11BL Traction Avant Légère, a classic known for its front-wheel drive. It was imported to the UK in 1981 and appears to have been restored, though it now has aftermarket wheels.
Condition
7
The car is described as 'well presented' and 'restored', but also notes 'slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels'. This suggests it's better than average but not without minor flaws.
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36,087 miles
658179
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
RKP 391
1955
Auction
£7,312 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1955 Citroën 11BL Traction Avant Légere
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
SUMMARY Forming part of the Darby Collection.
Well presented, French-built Traction Avant Légere (11BL).
Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Traction 11 BLs
£492
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,568
Median Price (Since 2020)
£68,510
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Traction 11 BL Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Feb 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
57,503 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Feb 2017, 57,503 miles
Passed
On 27th Jan 2016, 57,279 miles
Passed
On 7th Feb 2015, 57,087 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- nearside rear floor corroded
Passed
On 4th Oct 2013, 56,159 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
MOT Mileage Trend
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