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GF11 SBY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

280,925 mi
Last recorded280,925 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 280,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 259,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 251,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 229,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 221,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 204,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 185,964 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 185,956 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 168,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 154,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,687 miles

o/s/f brake pad wearing thin, both sides front brake discs slightly worn, both sides front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2015 140,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 123,009 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SBY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF11 SBY, 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 GF11 SBY registered?

GF11 SBY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GF11 SBY safe to buy?

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