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GV11 CZZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 CZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,907 miles

wear in near side front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Oct 2023 89,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wear in near side front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,714 miles

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 83,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 73,218 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. 195/55/r16-87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r16-87w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

coolant level low

Fail 5 Oct 2018 53,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 48,150 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,709 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,226 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 28,226 miles

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

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

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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GV11 CZZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV11 CZZ, 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 GV11 CZZ registered?

GV11 CZZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2011.

Is GV11 CZZ safe to buy?

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