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GL11 FYW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,605 mi
Last recorded100,605 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,605 miles

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit.

Front exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

Rear axle corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r road wheel slightly distorted/buckled.

Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit.

Front exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

Rear axle corroded.

Rear wiper perished.

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r road wheel slightly distorted/buckled.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,818 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2.5mm and discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 87H Pirelli. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2.5mm and discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2.5mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 56,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,064 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,023 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer inop (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,466 miles

exhaust tail box mount broken but still supported

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,606 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 FYW 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 GL11 FYW, 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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GL11 FYW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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