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E4 GEM

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,330 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 114,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, advise replacement (195/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 106,849 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn low on the edges

Fail 10 Oct 2024 106,847 miles

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

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16/91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cracking in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,732 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge [ 195/55/16/91W ]

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,732 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge [ 195/55/16/91W ]

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,328 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 75,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 64,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,405 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,405 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 45,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,149 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mountin corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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E4 GEM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E4 GEM, 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 E4 GEM registered?

E4 GEM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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