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CY61 CYX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 76,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 72,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,993 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,993 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,909 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 1 Mar 2023 64,909 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,250 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 55,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 48,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,163 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 19,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CYX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

CY61 CYX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is CY61 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 CYX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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