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DY11 JYU

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,290 mi
Last recorded114,290 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 JYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 114,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 114,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,597 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 100,572 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,312 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,299 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,887 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 9,359 miles

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

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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DY11 JYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY11 JYU, 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 DY11 JYU registered?

DY11 JYU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2011.

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