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GV11 EKT

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 EKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,055 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly cords almost out (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,698 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,283 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,332 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,458 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 64,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,107 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,310 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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GV11 EKT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

GV11 EKT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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