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YP61 FLB

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,250 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 98,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

this vehicle has an outstanding recall, Contact Citroen for information and to arrange repair.

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,199 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,168 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 77,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front, central and rear brackets corroded or missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,979 miles

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

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

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

Tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2018 56,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,967 miles

Front exhaust hanger detached from exhaust bust exhaust still secure.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,966 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger detached from exhaust bust exhaust still secure.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,657 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 30,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 23,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YP61 FLB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YP61 FLB, 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 YP61 FLB registered?

YP61 FLB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YP61 FLB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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