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N100 GEM

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 GEM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,980 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 89,980 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 66,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 66,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,985 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 62,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,266 miles

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

front offside tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,580 miles

Oil leak

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

rear silencer bracket snapped but exhaust is secure

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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N100 GEM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N100 GEM, 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 N100 GEM registered?

N100 GEM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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The MOT history for N100 GEM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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