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YY61 LHM

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,998 mi
Last recorded133,998 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,998 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 126,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,795 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,535 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,402 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,758 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wishbone REAR BUSHES perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall grooved been run flat at some stage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 80,758 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower wishbone REAR BUSHES perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall grooved been run flat at some stage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 61,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 21,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 LHM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

YY61 LHM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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