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GJ61 JWY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,123 mi
Last recorded122,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 122,123 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both upper rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 115,573 miles

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 7 Jul 2025 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,945 miles

The rear axle is corroding.

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,740 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 60,740 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,931 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 25,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,501 miles

All tyres deteriorated on side walls

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 23,501 miles

All tyres deteriorated on side walls

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,958 miles

All tyres showing signs of age related cracking

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 20,958 miles

All tyres showing signs of age related cracking

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,163 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 JWY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

GJ61 JWY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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