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YT61 UJE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 UJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 166,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

n/s front bumper damaged (radiator insecure)

rear exhaust blowing at joint

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 8 Apr 2024 166,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

n/s front bumper damaged (radiator insecure)

rear exhaust blowing at joint

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s front bumper and radiator mounting (radiator insecure)

o/s front windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2023 150,703 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to n/s front bumper and radiator mounting (radiator insecure)

o/s front windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,120 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecuire & broken

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

radiator insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,113 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecuire & broken

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,523 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,523 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,684 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,684 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,868 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,243 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,907 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 UJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

YT61 UJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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