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DY61 CGX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 107,916 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 107,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,015 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,457 miles

Front 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 25 Jul 2022 87,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking - VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - worn/deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear indicators on outer 3/4 of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads - very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 82,164 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mountings x2 - broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting - broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads - very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 75,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,622 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,917 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 56,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,194 miles

center exhaust bracket is broken

near/side/rear tyre is on 2mm tread

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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DY61 CGX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY61 CGX, 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 DY61 CGX registered?

DY61 CGX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is DY61 CGX safe to buy?

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