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AO11 GDF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,524 mi
Last recorded115,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 GDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,524 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 115,522 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,919 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,583 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer tread to wall

Fail 31 May 2023 86,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer tread to wall

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear brakes binding slightly

mirror hanger more than40mm in drivers view area of road (removed)

stone chip in o/s top windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear brakes binding slightly

mirror hanger more than40mm in drivers view area of road (removed)

stone chip in o/s top windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 May 2021 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,398 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 59,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,697 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,126 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,924 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,825 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 18,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,627 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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AO11 GDF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO11 GDF, 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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AO11 GDF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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