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GY11 AEX

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,505 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 122,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,510 miles

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

brake pedal rubber grip missing

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal rubber grip missing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 97,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,619 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 89,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 67,407 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,407 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 55,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 55,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper staring to deteriorate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 44,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,856 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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GY11 AEX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol 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 GY11 AEX, 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 GY11 AEX registered?

GY11 AEX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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