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GJ11 CZV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,882 mi
Last recorded62,882 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,882 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FIRST JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ON UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN PRIMARY GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT. LESS THAN 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,573 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT LEAK AT LAST EXHAUST JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 58,522 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,161 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,791 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH CRACKED & PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE, FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH CRACKED & PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE, FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 53,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH CRACKED & PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN HEAVILY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE, FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (2MM TREAD REMAINING) AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH CRACKED & PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE, FRONT BUSH SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHING (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,757 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 49,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO REAR SILENCER CRACKED (ABOUT TO BREAK) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,707 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,181 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED IN TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,069 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN & PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 13 Feb 2017 35,069 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN & PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,578 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 29,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,305 miles

All tyres cracked in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,265 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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GJ11 CZV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ11 CZV, 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 GJ11 CZV registered?

GJ11 CZV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 CZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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