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GL61 BNB

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,041 mi
Last recorded57,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,041 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 57,036 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,036 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,145 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2023 54,145 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,598 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,848 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 27,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe.

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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GL61 BNB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL61 BNB, 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 GL61 BNB registered?

GL61 BNB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2011.

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