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DK11 ZYF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,737 mi
Last recorded101,737 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 ZYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 99,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine emissions are terrible! excessive smoke and only just passed mot after failing 1st time

Fail 12 Feb 2022 92,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine emissions are terrible! excessive smoke and only just passed mot after failing 1st time

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,115 miles

car is 23000 miles past service date

engine miss fire on emission test

possible tracking due to front tyres excessively worn on inside edges or tyre pressure incorrect

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure both exhaust brackets have snapped off center section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

car is 23000 miles past service date

engine miss fire on emission test

possible tracking due to front tyres excessively worn on inside edges or tyre pressure incorrect

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,222 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,222 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner inside edge of tyre going bold due to suspension fault

the vehicle is -8700 miles past service date and has not been serviced for 21,200 miles

Fail 28 Feb 2018 68,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened are worn below manufacturers recommended thickness and have large wear lips (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushhas excessive movement causing front tyre to wear prematurely (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor does not work (8.2.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner inside edge of tyre going bold due to suspension fault

the vehicle is -8700 miles past service date and has not been serviced for 21,200 miles

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,023 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,991 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Offside front shock absorber locking device not sitting correctly.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55-16.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 43,991 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Offside front shock absorber locking device not sitting correctly.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge. 195/55-16.

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,348 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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DK11 ZYF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK11 ZYF, 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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DK11 ZYF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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