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PO61 YLY

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,414 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre EDGE (185/65/15)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre EDGE (185/65/15)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,111 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears [between treads] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

handbrake slightly high in operation

Fail 19 Jun 2023 71,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

handbrake slightly high in operation

Pass 28 May 2022 67,127 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,411 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,802 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 60,796 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,970 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 49,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,445 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle/rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2015 26,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket corroded

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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PO61 YLY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PO61 YLY, 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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PO61 YLY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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