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GU61 MDJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 MDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 77,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,941 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 68,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking/perishing to outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking/perishing to outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,699 miles

Rear tyres perishing slightly.

Slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,468 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU61 MDJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU61 MDJ, 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 GU61 MDJ registered?

GU61 MDJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is GU61 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 MDJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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