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FN61 YSM

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 YSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 54,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 52,517 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 49,699 miles

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2023 49,698 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 35,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,205 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,752 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,752 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,920 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

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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FN61 YSM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN61 YSM, 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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FN61 YSM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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