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BL11 YPZ

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 YPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 135,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose REAR MOUNTING (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.4mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,130 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.4mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,421 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 121,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 76,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 71,246 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in the treads

Fail 23 May 2018 71,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 18 May 2017 64,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,263 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jun 2014 30,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,231 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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BL11 YPZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL11 YPZ, 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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BL11 YPZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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