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SL61 GAU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 106,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55R15 88H Avon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 1.6mm and 2mm tread wear left)(185/55R15 88H Avon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 91,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,728 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 77,227 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 72,074 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 66,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held on by jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 57,045 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 57,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 46,338 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 46,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 37,354 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 37,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 May 2015 27,434 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2014 22,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 22,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Small cuts in outer sidewalls of both nearside tyres

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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SL61 GAU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SL61 GAU, 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 SL61 GAU registered?

SL61 GAU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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