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AV61 GGK

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 122,630 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount partially broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective mount partially broke above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,004 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 98,004 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides h7 replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides replaced 501 bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,057 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

STARTED TO MISFIRE AT END OF TEST

Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 80,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,572 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,928 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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AV61 GGK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 GGK, 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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AV61 GGK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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