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DK11 ZYJ

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,478 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 89,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,588 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 85,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Seized on, (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Washer bottle leaking mush have a crack in it,

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,867 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 80,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,224 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounts corroded off, FULL SYSTEM, (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Retaining clips missing, (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,247 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,664 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arms rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 44,664 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arms rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 35,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 16,283 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 ZYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYJ, 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 DK11 ZYJ registered?

DK11 ZYJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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