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FY61 GBU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 78,148 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,255 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 21,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 21,178 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,512 miles

Coolant below min

Slight scratches to windscreen, not restriciting drivers view

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,489 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken (still adequately supported)

Pass 1 May 2015 10,334 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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FY61 GBU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 FY61 GBU, 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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FY61 GBU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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