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GJ11 PUK

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 PUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2026 107,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 93,175 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,920 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 81,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,652 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

smell of diesel around top of engine area ??

Fail 22 Mar 2021 77,652 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fitted 1 x 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

smell of diesel around top of engine area ??

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear exhaust support bracket has corroded away

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer mount broken

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,071 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded to inner braking surfaces

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,194 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 PUK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 GJ11 PUK, 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 PUK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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