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YD61 FWJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 FWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 122,477 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 122,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,640 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2024 113,640 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 106,681 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 101,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 101,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,207 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,948 miles

exhaust hanger broke front/rear

Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,948 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger broke front/rear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,176 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 25,176 miles

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

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 FWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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