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FY61 EJV

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,631 mi
Last recorded87,631 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 74,546 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,167 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,216 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,216 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,531 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,989 miles

Rear wiper smearing and in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,525 miles

exhaust back box bracket fractured

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box bracket fractured

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,832 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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FY61 EJV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FY61 EJV, 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 FY61 EJV registered?

FY61 EJV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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