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GJ11 VZE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,337 mi
Last recorded175,337 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 175,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 102,420 miles

Front exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supprted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 102,417 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supprted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 96,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 90,486 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 90,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,794 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 75,794 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 70,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,552 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,730 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,982 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Thorn embedded in offside front wheel (puncture)

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 VZE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

GJ11 VZE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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