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GY61 SYR

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 89,759 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Washer and wiper switch operation?

Fail 30 Oct 2024 82,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting bracket broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Washer and wiper switch operation?

Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,479 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,482 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,482 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn near to tread markers

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,211 miles

Engine covers

Nearside Front tyre has nail

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut but no cords seen/cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak offside

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,299 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 26,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 15,891 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 SYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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