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GK61 VDY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,725 mi
Last recorded111,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 111,725 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big crack across top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

osr outer sill distorted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,529 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated (hanger broke)

Fail 29 Oct 2019 107,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated (hanger broke)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,645 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on centre of windscreen. ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear number plate light lense is missing.

exhaust mounting bracket is adrift at front of rear silencer.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,129 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb and lense are missing. (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on centre of windscreen. ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust mounting bracket is adrift at front of rear silencer.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,961 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust bracket loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,514 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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GK61 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK61 VDY, 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 GK61 VDY registered?

GK61 VDY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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