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PN61 GCU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,463 mi
Last recorded110,463 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,000 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 106,993 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 128,112 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 127,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,494 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 61,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,178 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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PN61 GCU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN61 GCU, 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 PN61 GCU registered?

PN61 GCU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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