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GJ11 VYS

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 134,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 130,981 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 130,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brakes discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyre worn and deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play possible tracker end play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 101,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,145 miles

both the rear brake disks are worn and lipped and lightly scored inner surfaces

child seat fitted osr outer

nsr tyre has lots of small cuts in the tread area

the front bumper has damage and trim missing os corner

the rear silencer support bracket is insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,145 miles

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

both the rear brake disks are worn and lipped and lightly scored inner surfaces

child seat fitted osr outer

nsr tyre has lots of small cuts in the tread area

the front bumper has damage and trim missing os corner

the rear silencer support bracket is insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,772 miles

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

Front brake discs extremely worn (very close to excess)

Rear tyres perrished

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

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 VYS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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