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FP11 GZL

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 GZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,108 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,178 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and nearside rear close edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 68,207 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front and offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and nearside rear close edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting to tread areas offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken off but still supported

Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,169 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 29 May 2018 45,045 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken off but still supported

Fail 29 May 2018 45,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear exhaust mounting broken off but still supported

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,850 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 29,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 29,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FP11 GZL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP11 GZL, 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 FP11 GZL registered?

FP11 GZL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2011.

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