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FY61 GCU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,183 mi
Last recorded170,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 170,183 miles

all brake discs rusty ,vechile been stood

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 21 Jul 2026 170,183 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty ,vechile been stood

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 6 Aug 2025 169,092 miles

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

front subframe heavy rust

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2025 169,086 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front subframe heavy rust

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2024 164,718 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2024 164,714 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2023 157,785 miles

rear axle beam heavy rust

Fail 3 Aug 2023 157,783 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Pass 7 Sep 2022 147,904 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 147,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 139,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 130,439 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,438 miles

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

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,604 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,840 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,873 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,131 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 GCU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY61 GCU, 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 FY61 GCU registered?

FY61 GCU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is FY61 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 GCU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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