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EK11 YJS

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,440 mi
Last recorded214,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 214,440 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 214,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 195,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 195,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 182,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,108 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,108 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is secure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,998 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

front wishbone bushes cracking

rear exhaust mount bracket broken off

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust braket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,330 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK11 YJS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK11 YJS, 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 EK11 YJS registered?

EK11 YJS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is EK11 YJS safe to buy?

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