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GV11 VCG

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,723 mi
Last recorded49,723 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 49,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 48,556 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 48,556 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,581 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 46,581 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,977 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 43,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,097 miles

gear change cables seized

Fail 22 Aug 2022 42,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gear change cables seized

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,602 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,602 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,952 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged NS + OS side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,316 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged NS + OS inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,842 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 VCG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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