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DE61 CCY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,681 mi
Last recorded65,681 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 CCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 65,681 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 63,172 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 63,172 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,981 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,981 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,776 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 39,776 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

service indicator on

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,431 miles

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

Nearside 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 8 Sep 2016 34,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,629 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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DE61 CCY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE61 CCY, 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 DE61 CCY registered?

DE61 CCY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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