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YT61 UHU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,131 mi
Last recorded40,131 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 40,131 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 40,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 37,311 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 37,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 34,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,418 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 28,109 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear Box Exhaust bracket holder detached from box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak Radiator cooling tank reservoir leaking ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 24,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 22,402 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 17,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,830 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 9,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,875 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 UHU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YT61 UHU, 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 YT61 UHU registered?

YT61 UHU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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