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GJ11 YBE

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,023 mi
Last recorded163,023 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 YBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 162,745 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 162,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 153,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,437 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 143,417 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 121,654 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 121,654 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,819 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,424 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,628 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 YBE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ11 YBE registered?

GJ11 YBE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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