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CX11 YZL

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 YZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,539 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 83,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 77,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 71,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 60,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,703 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,527 miles

advise both wiper blades split slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,221 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,407 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 15,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CX11 YZL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX11 YZL, 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 CX11 YZL registered?

CX11 YZL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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