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YG61 MZW

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,978 mi
Last recorded88,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 MZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2024 88,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror case (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,337 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 78,773 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damage sharp edge not likely to become danger to any pedestrian etc

front and rear tyres of differing aspect ratios

Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat not in use at time of test

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damage sharp edge not likely to become danger to any pedestrian etc

front and rear tyres of differing aspect ratios

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,986 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,898 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,150 miles

osf wing damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2019 59,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf wing damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,803 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,803 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tracking required

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,620 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 42,588 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,139 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,511 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 MZW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

YG61 MZW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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