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GV11 EKY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires4 Mar 2027

Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,777 mi

Last recorded92,777 miles

Recorded on18 Feb 2026

Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 EKY

MakeCitroen

ModelC3

Year2011

ColourRed

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail

Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 92,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,671 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,671 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,998 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 80,998 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,742 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 78,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 72,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,811 miles

rear seat inaccessible

Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear seat inaccessible

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 42,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,326 miles

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,478 miles

advise both rear and offside front tyres sidewalls starting to age crack.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 20,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

advise both rear and offside front tyres sidewalls starting to age crack.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,416 miles

Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,315 miles

Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,814 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

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 EKY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EKY, 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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GV11 EKY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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