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AY61 XYG

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 68,480 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,605 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2024 66,605 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 61,793 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 57,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,411 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear axle mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,411 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear axle mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure brackets broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2018 43,691 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,843 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 27,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,641 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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AY61 XYG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY61 XYG, 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 AY61 XYG registered?

AY61 XYG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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