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YX61 ZPV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 138,724 miles

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

Nearside sill has been welded & undersealed

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

Offside sill has been welded & undersealed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting/hanger has corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 138,718 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 130,856 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,353 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,994 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,176 miles

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slight cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2018 71,176 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,994 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,766 miles

exhaust fouling tow bar

slight split in rear exhaust hanger

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 ZPV 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

YX61 ZPV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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