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DV61 YXG

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 YXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,725 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 122,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Heat Shield Loose

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

Pass 4 May 2022 115,229 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 115,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Plastic wheel arch damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,403 miles

advise n/s/f tyre close to cords on edges....

undershields and engine covers fitted, obscuring some items....

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,351 miles

advise n/s and o/s front tyres close to cords on inner edges.....

undershields and engine covers fitted, obscuring some items....

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,588 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 65,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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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DV61 YXG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV61 YXG, 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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DV61 YXG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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