CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY11 FWB

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,120 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 85,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,163 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,342 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres approaching wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 17,091 miles

Front discs lipped

N/S/R Tyre perished and sidewall damaged

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY11 FWB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY11 FWB?

You can check the full history of GY11 FWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY11 FWB registered?

GY11 FWB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is GY11 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 FWB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY11 FWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY11 FWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.