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GFZ 5396

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 5396
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 162,844 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 162,844 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 161,035 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 153,793 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 153,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 109,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,119 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 105,119 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Top up coolant before test,1.0litre coolant.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,662 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,662 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure last hanger broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,923 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 67,923 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken. (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn,almost on wear indicators, (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low through wheel. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm very low on inside edge,strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside 2.00mm,strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm very low on inside edge,strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

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

service lamp on,

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,798 miles

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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GFZ 5396 is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GFZ 5396, 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 GFZ 5396 registered?

GFZ 5396 is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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