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YG61 XTJ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 XTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 136,847 miles

Nearside Front slight play suspension top mounting

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light showing Blue

Fail 21 Jan 2026 136,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror cover (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose lower gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light showing Blue

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall signs of been run on flat

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front subframe corroded

front wipers dont go into the park position

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 131,638 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall signs of been run on flat

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front subframe corroded

front wipers dont go into the park position

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 119,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 114,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 114,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 104,002 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 104,001 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 94,284 miles

n/s and o/s chassis legs next to rear axel mounts very corroded but not holed

rear axel very corroded

Fail 5 May 2020 94,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s and o/s chassis legs next to rear axel mounts very corroded but not holed

rear axel very corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 84,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,912 miles

sat nav===== phone brackets===== stickers==== ===toys removed off windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,989 miles

Back box mount corroding

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,989 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front straight pipe mount (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear straight pipe mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back box mount corroding

Front position lamps strobing when switched off

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,762 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 XTJ 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 YG61 XTJ, 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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YG61 XTJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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