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GL61 ECX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 83,698 miles

Exhaust system insecure multiple mounts come away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 80,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 80,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 43,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 37,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 30,336 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 17,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 9,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 9,548 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ECX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 ECX, 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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GL61 ECX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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