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YR61 MGO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 MGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,674 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively All Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,158 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 64,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad anti vibration spring not located correctly (safe)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 33,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,857 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 22,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 17,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,146 miles

back box hanger fractured

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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YR61 MGO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR61 MGO, 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 YR61 MGO registered?

YR61 MGO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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