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CV61 YOO

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 YOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,025 miles

O/S rear light damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2025 88,025 miles

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

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

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

O/S rear light damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 71,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 51,264 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,787 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 46,785 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 39,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 39,282 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 27,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 16,970 miles

All four tyres perishing

Backbox bracket split on one side(system still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 5,752 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 YOO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV61 YOO, 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 CV61 YOO registered?

CV61 YOO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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