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YY61 BJO

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,451 mi
Last recorded97,451 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 BJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,451 miles

Both radiator supports corroded

Coolant level low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2026 97,451 miles

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

Both radiator supports corroded

Coolant level low

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,818 miles

Front Both lateral bumper supports corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe support bars rotten osf and nsf

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,358 miles

all discs corroded due to lack of use

Fail 3 Jan 2023 80,358 miles

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

all discs corroded due to lack of use

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,630 miles

both front brake hose ferrulls corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,746 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,252 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,099 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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YY61 BJO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY61 BJO, 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 YY61 BJO registered?

YY61 BJO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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