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GL11 OBT

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 OBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 125,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 119,485 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 113,931 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

offside rear outer sill dented

Fail 5 Oct 2023 113,930 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

offside rear outer sill dented

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,212 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust support corroded & detached. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,133 miles

Exhaust rear box both mounts fracturing/corrosion at welds, however, system still supported.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,163 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack up.

offside rear tyre starting to crack up.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 26,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack up.

offside rear tyre starting to crack up.

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 OBT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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