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GJ61 CZH

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,120 mi
Last recorded68,120 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 CZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 66,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 64,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 64,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 60,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 60,355 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 56,269 miles

NSF tyre 2/3000 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 56,267 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

NSF tyre 2/3000 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,896 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 45,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 34,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2016 29,100 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 May 2016 29,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,413 miles

exhaust rear bracket deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2014 18,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear bracket deteriorated

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 CZH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CZH, 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 GJ61 CZH registered?

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

Is GJ61 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 CZH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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