2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · SW11 GCX
2011 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 71,057 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SW11 GCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2025
- 71,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW11 GCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (SW11 GCX) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW11 GCX Mileage History
- 30/08/202261,219 mi
- 08/08/202364,477 mi+3,258 mi
- 08/08/202364,477 mi
- 28/07/202468,018 mi+3,541 mi
- 10/07/202571,057 mi+3,039 mi
Average of roughly 3,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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