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YY61 FSA

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,793 mi
Last recorded110,793 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,930 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,013 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,013 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,850 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,194 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,661 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,661 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,953 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,022 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 FSA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

YY61 FSA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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