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GV61 DTO

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 119,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,024 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 106,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 100,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,444 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,444 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 87,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 82,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,496 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,318 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 39,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,342 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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GV61 DTO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GV61 DTO, 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 GV61 DTO registered?

GV61 DTO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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