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GJ61 AVF

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 AVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,060 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting bracket starting to break (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 89,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mounting bracket starting to break (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,716 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 82,693 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,340 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp has condensation

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 79,323 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp has condensation

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,254 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,991 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 72,991 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,112 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,112 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp condensated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,002 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,446 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 9,869 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 AVF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 AVF, 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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GJ61 AVF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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