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DS60 CYZ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 66,057 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not locking away. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear outer and inner exhaust Mountings heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2023 66,057 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor not locking away. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear outer and inner exhaust Mountings heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,337 miles

exhaust back box brackets deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2022 62,276 miles

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

exhaust back box brackets deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,967 miles

clutch slipping

exhaust insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,105 miles

front exhaust mount rotted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 54,104 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front exhaust mount rotted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,900 miles

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

Rear both brake flexis rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2019 48,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both brake flexis rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2018 41,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 41,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,371 miles

noise from n/s/f leg / oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 36,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from n/s/f leg / oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 29,979 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 23 Jan 2016 29,979 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2015 24,161 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 24,160 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 18,641 miles

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

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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DS60 CYZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DS60 CYZ, 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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DS60 CYZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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