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GF11 YWH

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 YWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 98,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,243 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,091 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,091 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount snapped. Centre mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mount snapped. Centre mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust hanger corroded through (system still secure)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,503 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front arm bushes perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 67,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front arm bushes perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,461 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 64,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 YWH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 GF11 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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