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GL11 VUU

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost cords inner edges (185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,563 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,563 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,138 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,833 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,833 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,736 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 45,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,704 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 31,704 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,948 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 28,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,755 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket brocken

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 VUU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

GL11 VUU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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