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GY61 BVT

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,239 mi
Last recorded130,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 130,239 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 130,239 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 109,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,783 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,040 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened on rear back box

front subframe strengthening brace, bolt broken nearside

Fail 3 Dec 2019 88,039 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and weakened on rear back box

front subframe strengthening brace, bolt broken nearside

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,284 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 17,391 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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GY61 BVT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GY61 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

GY61 BVT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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