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GV61 LJN

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,656 mi
Last recorded37,656 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 34,391 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 34,391 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 32,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 31,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 27,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 27,957 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,516 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,174 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 LJN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV61 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

GV61 LJN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GV61 LJN safe to buy?

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