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LN61 YSD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 YSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,523 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 106,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,086 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,744 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 72,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play found in rack and pinion, internal rack faulty ns (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,142 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,239 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front tyres starting to wear at tread edges slightly

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,850 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limit of wear in places

Rear exhaust mounting behind rear silencer box, corroded and broken away from pipe (pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,211 miles

exhaust rear box hanger not attached but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,896 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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LN61 YSD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN61 YSD, 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 LN61 YSD registered?

LN61 YSD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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