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HY61 YLJ

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,570 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,519 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 44,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,392 miles

damage to os outer sill

damage to osf bumper

rear exhaust mount weld cracking

all wheel rims have damage

damage to nsf bumper

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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HY61 YLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HY61 YLJ, 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 HY61 YLJ registered?

HY61 YLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is HY61 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 YLJ 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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