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PY11 GZV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,279 mi
Last recorded86,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 84,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced N/S/F support bracket excessively corroded. (Missing). (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,725 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 80,379 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 78,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 77,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 56,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,173 miles

Both front tyres badly perished in tread area

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres badly perished in tread area

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,749 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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PY11 GZV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PY11 GZV, 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 PY11 GZV registered?

PY11 GZV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for PY11 GZV 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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