CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY61 OJZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,174 miles

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 95,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,195 miles

Front Brake application slightly uneven

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear exhaust brackets fractured

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,306 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 87,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 74,436 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 74,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil below minimum

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,588 miles

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 57,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

pre check found no oil on dipstick(topped up)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly aged . perished

rear exhaust hanger insecure (corroded)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box front hanger corroded through!

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY61 OJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJZ, 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

How do I check the history of YY61 OJZ?

You can check the full history of YY61 OJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY61 OJZ registered?

YY61 OJZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is YY61 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 OJZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY61 OJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY61 OJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.