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CY61 GHV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,052 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

engine oil level getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2019 90,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185-60-15 fitted should be 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

engine oil level getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm -- 185 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing Signs Of Run Flat Damage To Inner And Outer Sidewalls -- 185 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm -- 185 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Back Box Rear Hanger Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing Signs Of Run Flat Damage To Inner And Outer Sidewalls -- 185 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,712 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured os nsf (1.4.A.2f)

Front brakes pads starting to get low

Offside Front wiper poor

Rear osr nsr tyres side wall splitting and presching

Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,517 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,389 miles

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

Front Discs Lipped And Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 185 65 15 - (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 34,389 miles

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

Front Discs Lipped And Worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 185 65 15 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 11,988 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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CY61 GHV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CY61 GHV, 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 CY61 GHV registered?

CY61 GHV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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The MOT history for CY61 GHV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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