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GK11 YLU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,016 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 123,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,561 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer front mount almost corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 115,977 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise replacement as soon as possible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer front mount almost corroded through

Pass 3 Nov 2021 113,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,951 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,719 miles

both nfront tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both nfront tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,991 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, also corroded around the edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting bracket broken at front end but system still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,240 miles

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

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

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

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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GK11 YLU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK11 YLU, 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 GK11 YLU registered?

GK11 YLU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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