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YY61 CWZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,257 mi
Last recorded97,257 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust box bracket slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM APROX (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD,OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM APROX (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,827 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting, slight smears on screen

small chips on front windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and tread below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting, slight smears on screen

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,421 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 22,421 miles

front brake binding o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,184 miles

Exhaust bracket partly adrift,front of rear silencer.

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 CWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY61 CWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY61 CWZ registered?

YY61 CWZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YY61 CWZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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