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CY11 ECT

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,891 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 70,891 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 39,923 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 39,923 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,390 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 35,078 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 34,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 34,169 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,618 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,829 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,224 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,704 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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CY11 ECT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CY11 ECT, 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

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What year was CY11 ECT registered?

CY11 ECT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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The MOT history for CY11 ECT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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