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LC11 CYT

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,840 mi
Last recorded133,840 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 CYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 133,840 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2026 133,784 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Corner has no fixings to attach bumper corner to body can easily be pulled off. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central part of sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear part of sill holed due to excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front part of sill completely rotten forming large holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 129,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2024 122,014 miles

Both front shocker top mounts slightly worn.

General corrosion under body rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 122,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front shocker top mounts slightly worn.

General corrosion under body rear.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,922 miles

Coil spring corroded osf nsf nsr corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

slight oil leak sump

underbody corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 92,912 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 86,798 miles

general underbody corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 82,951 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 72,618 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 72,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2017 66,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,193 miles

Exhaust metal mounting bracket adrift near rear silencer,system secure.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear seat and belt not tested,child seat fitted.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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LC11 CYT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LC11 CYT, 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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LC11 CYT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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