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GY11 PXW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,898 mi
Last recorded193,898 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 193,898 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 188,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 183,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 177,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some heavy oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

some surface corrosion to some parts of underbody , rear axle and some suspension components in places

test today carried out on a very wet rainy day with lots of dampness under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2022 177,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some heavy oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

some surface corrosion to some parts of underbody , rear axle and some suspension components in places

test today carried out on a very wet rainy day with lots of dampness under vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

centre and rear exhaust mounting brackets are heavily corroded

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 29 May 2019 101,431 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a slight buldge beginning to develop on inner sidewall

front exhaust mounting bracket is broken but not insecure or likely to fall off

some oil dampness under engine area

Pass 29 May 2018 79,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant level was slightly low (topped up as necessary)

Fail 29 May 2018 79,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

coolant level was slightly low (topped up as necessary)

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 56,593 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on edges and have some stonecuts in places

front brake discs are worn and corroded

oil dampness under engine

Pass 31 May 2016 33,957 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Front brake pads starting to get low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 21,974 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,892 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 PXW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GY11 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

GY11 PXW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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