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GJ61 DAO

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 116,773 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 116,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 106,748 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 96,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt won't plug in black buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,123 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,955 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot has slight damage

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,569 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 DAO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 GJ61 DAO, 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 DAO registered?

GJ61 DAO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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