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SD61 YJV

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,970 mi
Last recorded111,970 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 YJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 111,970 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank exhaust shield loose

Offside Rear Lens is damping

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Axle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 107,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,766 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,213 miles

Front brake disc pads worn

Fail 10 Jun 2021 89,213 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake disc pads worn

exhaust heat shield corroded

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jun 2020 84,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 77,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 77,833 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 70,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 62,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 45,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,033 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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SD61 YJV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SD61 YJV, 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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SD61 YJV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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