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SA61 YPJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 YPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 62,937 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 62,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 58,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 48,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 48,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 37,130 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 32,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

back box of exhaust system support bracket broken

Fail 17 May 2017 32,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

back box of exhaust system support bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2016 28,559 miles

oil sweat from engine

Fail 24 May 2016 28,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil sweat from engine

Pass 14 May 2015 23,829 miles

exhaust support brackets are deteriorated

light corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2015 23,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust support brackets are deteriorated

light corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs

Pass 23 May 2014 19,937 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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SA61 YPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA61 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 YPJ registered?

SA61 YPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SA61 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 YPJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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