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FY11 VHD

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 VHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount bearing rough but not excessively worn

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 101,869 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Various brackets secured by other means (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x2 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,533 miles

Both rear wheels drag

Rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs deteriorated

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

Rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,314 miles

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

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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FY11 VHD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FY11 VHD, 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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FY11 VHD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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