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GY11 ZTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,072 mi
Last recorded60,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 ZTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 60,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,104 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides - starting to show white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,565 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 54,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,844 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 50,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 46,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,711 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 42,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,316 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 35,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 29,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 21,243 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,018 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 ZTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTZ, 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 ZTZ registered?

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

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