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GU61 VYO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,693 mi
Last recorded40,693 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,693 miles

Rear advise both tyres have heavy cracks in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2026 40,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise both tyres have heavy cracks in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 35,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked pushed in slightly. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,225 miles

O/S/F tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cut no cord showing

Fail 17 Aug 2017 19,952 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cut no cord showing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 15,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,655 miles

front & rear brake discs have corrosion

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 VYO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU61 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

GU61 VYO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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