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GJ61 AUE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,217 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 130,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability hitting osf caliper on lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,447 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti roll bar has moved to O/S

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Fouling wheel arch liner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 119,262 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti roll bar has moved to O/S

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Fouling wheel arch liner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 95,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 56,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,029 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,805 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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GJ61 AUE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ61 AUE, 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 GJ61 AUE registered?

GJ61 AUE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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