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FY61 YYW

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,761 mi
Last recorded164,761 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 164,761 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 164,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,004 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 162,001 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 158,388 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 158,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 154,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 154,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,741 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 149,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 143,577 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,465 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 137,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,729 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,814 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,666 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 YYW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY61 YYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 YYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY61 YYW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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