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GJ61 DBU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 108,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 103,479 miles

rear brake discs worn / rusting

Fail 21 May 2022 103,479 miles

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

rear brake discs worn / rusting

Pass 12 May 2021 98,345 miles

off side front suspension top mount worn

off side front tyre outer edge quite badly perishing

some play in off side front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 14 May 2020 96,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,199 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,493 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

no emission smoke detected

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DBU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ61 DBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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