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YT61 KNP

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,432 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2026 119,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 113,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake just met braking efficiency / requires adjustment handbrake lever high

Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,513 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped but not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 110,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped but not likely to fall (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 107,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing/Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,857 miles

Grease smothered over the exhaust front flexible pipe but no leak present from inner cv boot

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 104,857 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Grease smothered over the exhaust front flexible pipe but no leak present from inner cv boot

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge heavily worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge heavily worn

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,911 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2019 92,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 71,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,701 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,241 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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YT61 KNP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YT61 KNP, 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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YT61 KNP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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