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YG61 MYV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 MYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 79,872 miles

All 4 indicators loosing colour.

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 30 Sep 2025 79,862 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All 4 indicators loosing colour.

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,129 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slightly perished

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Front wiper

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,118 miles

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

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,884 miles

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test 185x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,964 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2018 62,961 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,633 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,580 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Fail 22 Sep 2016 42,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,384 miles

Emits no smoke or vapour of any kind, diesel test passed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x65x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Emits no smoke or vapour of any kind, diesel test passed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,499 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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YG61 MYV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG61 MYV, 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 YG61 MYV registered?

YG61 MYV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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