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GY11 FWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,845 mi
Last recorded161,845 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 161,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 161,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 244,965 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 242,702 miles

N/S/F Top mount rough on rotation

O/S/F Sun visior missing

Fail 30 Jan 2023 242,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Top mount rough on rotation

O/S/F Sun visior missing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT ROUGH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 143,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside Registration lamp lens is missing.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 143,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside Registration lamp lens is missing.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,068 miles

Front both tyres show inner edge wear; becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,987 miles

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

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

Front both tyres show inner edge wear; becoming low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,648 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,586 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread, sidewall deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,302 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section of exhaust mounting bracket has corroded /broke

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,650 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 FWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

GY11 FWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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