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GF61 CWL

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,408 mi
Last recorded129,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 CWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,408 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 129,302 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 114,853 miles

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

Front sound proofing rubbing on osf drive shaft

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 101,551 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 101,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 89,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 89,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 82,368 miles

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

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,278 miles

Coolant level low

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

signs of coolant loss at radiator

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,221 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

some play in clutch pedal

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,681 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,282 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,282 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,633 miles

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.

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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GF61 CWL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF61 CWL, 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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GF61 CWL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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