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CY61 AAU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,524 mi
Last recorded100,524 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 AAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,524 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just met the standards, but likely to further corrode and fail in future,very strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just met the standards, but likely to further corrode and fail in future,very strong advisory, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Headlamp levelling device just met the standards

vehicle has excessive corrosion upon unbody check and has just met the standards and advise a thorough inspection upon its next MOT Test

Fail 25 Aug 2023 100,524 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just met the standards, but likely to further corrode and fail in future,very strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just met the standards, but likely to further corrode and fail in future,very strong advisory, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly inserted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp levelling device just met the standards

vehicle has excessive corrosion upon unbody check and has just met the standards and advise a thorough inspection upon its next MOT Test

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,661 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose x1 bracket insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 84,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose x1 bracket insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 81,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover damage but secure

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,651 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,254 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken off pipe

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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CY61 AAU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY61 AAU, 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 CY61 AAU registered?

CY61 AAU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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