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YE61 EXU

2011 Citroen C3 Picasso

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso58,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,450 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 71,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,893 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Slightly worn through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 58,557 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Slightly worn through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on both tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,018 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but does not effect structure

Fail 31 Dec 2021 57,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated parting from ferral (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded but does not effect structure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,655 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box bracket corroded but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,591 miles

Slight condensation Nearside rear light unit

Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pads not seen

Fail 20 Dec 2017 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pads not seen

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,792 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket insecure

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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YE61 EXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE61 EXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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