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CV61 YHB

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 118,271 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 118,270 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 109,496 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,414 miles

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front upper mounting slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both front upper mounting slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,729 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in thread ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in thread ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,622 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have perishing on inner edge and in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,522 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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CV61 YHB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV61 YHB, 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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CV61 YHB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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