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YY61 CZP

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 CZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 45,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working windscreen washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,701 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 43,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2021 42,870 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 37,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,730 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,757 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)

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded off - not supporting exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2016 23,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear exhaust hangers corroded off - not supporting exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,757 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces completely covered in corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CZP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

YY61 CZP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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