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LB11 GVZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f radiator support brackets corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,583 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 116,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,807 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 106,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 96,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,969 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 86,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

LARGE WEAR LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,938 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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LB11 GVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB11 GVZ, 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 LB11 GVZ registered?

LB11 GVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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