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GJ61 UGX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,674 miles

(slight chuff on injectors)

Exhaust mounting defective (tail box mounting snapped) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 95,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

(slight chuff on injectors)

Exhaust mounting defective (tail box mounting snapped) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 89,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,874 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,216 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 83,216 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 83,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 83,062 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 82,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,107 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 73,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 69,803 miles

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

all 4 tyres slightly perished

central exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust supported on rear bracket

Pass 17 May 2017 64,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing perishing & cracking to tread face

Fail 17 May 2017 64,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre showing perishing & cracking to tread face

Pass 9 May 2016 59,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,351 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 UGX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

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

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