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GY61 BVH

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 BVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 127,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 114,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 114,886 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 102,746 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 102,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 90,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 78,490 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 78,490 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age related crackes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 front and rear

Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 front and rear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,517 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

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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GY61 BVH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY61 BVH, 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 GY61 BVH registered?

GY61 BVH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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