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YX61 XRL

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,307 mi
Last recorded95,307 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,307 miles

Front steering rack noisy

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 95,307 miles

Front steering rack noisy

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,967 miles

Coolant reservoir overfilled

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 87,967 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant reservoir overfilled

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 85,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,103 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,951 miles

discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,503 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

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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YX61 XRL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YX61 XRL, 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 YX61 XRL registered?

YX61 XRL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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