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YD61 FLE

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,956 mi
Last recorded87,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 FLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,956 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front slight play in steering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 87,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front slight play in steering

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged was rubbing on spring recommend change as soon as possible (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front cv boot loose on cv joint

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,984 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 81,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,408 miles

Front No plate delaminating

Front discs heavily corroded/pads low

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

O/s wiper split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brakes binding/pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front No plate delaminating

Front discs heavily corroded/pads low

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

O/s wiper split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brakes binding/pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,047 miles

both rear lamps damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2020 72,047 miles

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

both rear lamps damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,613 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,675 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,502 miles

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

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

2 exhaust hangers corroded and loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YD61 FLE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YD61 FLE, 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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YD61 FLE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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