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GU11 XBV

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 XBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 44,045 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 44,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and showing cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 39,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 39,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective advise wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,653 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 30,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,207 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 27,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,703 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,728 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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GU11 XBV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU11 XBV, 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 GU11 XBV registered?

GU11 XBV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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