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YX61 YWA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 YWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 128,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 128,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play unable to check due to binding brake. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 128,334 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust mount deteriorated x2 exhaust secure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm front and rear bush deteriorated

emission too clean to detect

osf windscreen have few chip

Fail 28 Nov 2020 113,113 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and rear x 4 all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm front and rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emission too clean to detect

osf windscreen have few chip

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,071 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded brackets (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit abnormal wear on tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not able to test adult seat belt

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not able to test adult belt n/s/r

exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s airbag off

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 YWA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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