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GV61 EMX

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 54,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 52,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,515 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 50,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 45,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 41,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,009 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 33,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone mount removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2016 24,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,220 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Jan 2016 22,219 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,336 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 EMX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

GV61 EMX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is GV61 EMX safe to buy?

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