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YE61 BBX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,219 mi
Last recorded149,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 BBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 149,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 139,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,385 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 111,380 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,143 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 94,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,568 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,568 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 52,753 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 52,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,906 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 36,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,870 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 14,870 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YE61 BBX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE61 BBX, 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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What year was YE61 BBX registered?

YE61 BBX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YE61 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 BBX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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