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GV11 JGZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,450 mi
Last recorded172,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 172,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 129,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,232 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,773 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,101 miles

Centre Front Front bumper/grille section damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall but no chord showing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer bracket hanger broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Centre Front Front bumper/grille section damaged but no sharp edges

Centre Front Front exhaust bracket hanger deteriorated

Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall but no chord showing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear hanger deteriourated

front brake pads low/disks lipped

rear tyres perished/cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

reverse light lense damaged.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

reverse light lense damaged.

Pass 23 May 2013 20,813 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 JGZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV11 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

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

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