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AY61 XYR

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,135 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 94,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 91,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,183 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 59,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,078 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,218 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust Hanger Deterioating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,375 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 XYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black 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 AY61 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

AY61 XYR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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