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GF61 GBZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,052 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,637 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Oct 2023 58,636 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,765 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits and perished

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,607 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Fail 7 Oct 2016 31,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,964 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,929 miles

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

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 GBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GF61 GBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 GBZ registered?

GF61 GBZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is GF61 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 GBZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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