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L50 GOS

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 GOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,318 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,982 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,613 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,508 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 45,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 42,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,690 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,747 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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L50 GOS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 L50 GOS, 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 L50 GOS registered?

L50 GOS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is L50 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 GOS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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