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YY61 LXM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 42,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT - BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR - BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured FRONT - BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively REAR - OFF SIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT - BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer tyre walls (185/65 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 42,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around inner and outer tyre walls (185/65 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,538 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,695 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 31,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 25,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 25,810 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,517 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)

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 LXM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

YY61 LXM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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