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GV11 KNW

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,521 mi
Last recorded63,521 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,521 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,192 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 60,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,104 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,352 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,039 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,781 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 44,781 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,574 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,592 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer - One of two support brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,318 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 30,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,316 miles

Central Front and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,571 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,958 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 KNW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

GV11 KNW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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