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YE61 EYB

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,058 mi
Last recorded91,058 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 EYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 86,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 76,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,094 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 75,094 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,649 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 63,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,523 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,523 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,938 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,747 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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YE61 EYB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YE61 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

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

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