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WV11 GKG

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 GKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,921 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 85,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded but still supporting exhaust.

Fail 27 Apr 2023 75,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded but still supporting exhaust.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 62,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,139 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,784 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 42,456 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 42,453 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,182 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 36,182 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,815 miles

support bracket starting to break away from rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,668 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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WV11 GKG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV11 GKG, 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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WV11 GKG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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