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YR61 XCH

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mount of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 66,453 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings corroded / broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,458 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2022 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,792 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,305 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,617 miles

Rear 1 x support bracket adrift at rear exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,957 miles

rear exhaust bracket not fully supporting exhaust

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 XCH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 XCH registered?

YR61 XCH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YR61 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 XCH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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