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GL11 BWM

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,724 mi
Last recorded33,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 BWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 33,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 33,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,061 miles

Offside Front coil spring fouling chassis rail

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring fouling chassis rail

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 28,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread on edge (4 mm in center). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (rear pads 75% approx. worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 28,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit was mean 1.82 m-1 currently 0.25 m-1 (max plate limit 0.51 m-1) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread on edge (4 mm in center). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cords not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (rear pads 75% approx. worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,577 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 2 Sep 2022 26,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 23,568 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 23,568 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front mounting is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 21,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 16,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 16,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,720 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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GL11 BWM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL11 BWM, 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 GL11 BWM registered?

GL11 BWM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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