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HY61 YLM

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,597 mi
Last recorded92,597 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Rear both tyre has cracked on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,845 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,673 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,219 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 72,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 59,120 miles

Coolant leak Raidator ()

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 43,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 32,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,345 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 28,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,871 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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HY61 YLM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY61 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

HY61 YLM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HY61 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 YLM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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