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GJ61 YXG

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 111,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,514 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Its an old tyre 2013 !!?? (5.2.3 (e))

Rear RECOMMEND DE- DUST OF REAR BRAKE DRUMS AS DUST BUILD UP

Fail 30 Sep 2019 92,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,935 miles

HAD TO ADD 3 LITRES OF OIL !!!!!!

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD..2/3mm

Offside Front Tyre getting low 3mm ?

Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,935 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Welded support bracket.RS (6.1.2 (a))

HAD TO ADD 3 LITRES OF OIL !!!!!!

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb .RS (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD..2/3mm

Offside Front Tyre getting low 3mm ?

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb .RS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,752 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 YXG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

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

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