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GF11 HDE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 HDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 83,457 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,506 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 76,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,233 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 67,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,740 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 59,740 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 0sf, nsf outers. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm osf, nsf. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 52,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,872 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,292 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2014 25,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer bracket partially broken requires welding

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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GF11 HDE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF11 HDE, 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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GF11 HDE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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