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GL61 DLE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 DLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 62,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,583 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 56,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 53,849 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot ins (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 51,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 49,326 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 49,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,329 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing white light slightly (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front rim buckled slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box mount snapped but system still supported

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,544 miles

back box hanger splitting but exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,588 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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GL61 DLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 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 DLE, 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 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL61 DLE registered?

GL61 DLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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