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FY61 FZC

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,095 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 49,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 46,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 42,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,610 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 36,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,006 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,006 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,690 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 FZC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

FY61 FZC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is FY61 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 FZC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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