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GJ11 PCZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

35,787 mi
Last recorded35,787 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 PCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,787 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 35,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,041 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 33,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit MAX = 0.56 AVERAGE RESULT = 4.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,923 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 31,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.51 result was 2.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,855 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 28,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger snapped off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 23,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 23,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep perish cords cords visible through 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,667 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,919 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,875 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Mar 2018 19,875 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear outer sidewalls heavily perished and cracks deep enough to reach cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,813 miles

Rear tyres and offside front tyre outer sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 14,360 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 PCZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ11 PCZ, 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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GJ11 PCZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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