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GY61 BWJ

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 158,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Grease around cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 156,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Grease around cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 155,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Grease around cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 151,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 139,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,457 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 70,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 50,050 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs liped

rear brake discs liped

stone chip in windscreen

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 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

GY61 BWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is GY61 BWJ safe to buy?

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