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MV61 RYA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 RYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,947 miles

Handbrake has long travel

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,818 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs are heavily ridged/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze leak on engine/end housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs are heavily ridged/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,838 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,641 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,149 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,149 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 51,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,294 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly cracked

Offside Front tyre valve slightly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,876 miles

o/s/f wiper in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,397 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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MV61 RYA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV61 RYA, 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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MV61 RYA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2011.

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