MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake discs rusty ,vechile been stood
o/s outer sill coroding
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front subframe heavy rust
n/s outer sill damaged
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
n/s outer sill damaged
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
n/s outer sill damaged
rear axle beam heavy rust
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
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))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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