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LS11 TYA

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 TYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,926 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box front hanger separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front door catching wing when opening

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around bottom of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tape covering damage to offside rear light lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 94,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear inner exhaust mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear outer exhaust mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tape covering damage to light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips / scratches in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 94,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear inner exhaust mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear outer exhaust mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tape covering damage to light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips / scratches in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,561 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,355 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor doesn't stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,192 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,127 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounted to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder / cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 72,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect securing clip fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounted to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder / cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,923 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipe joints corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,773 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray other jet is providing enough water to screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,512 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,443 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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LS11 TYA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LS11 TYA, 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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LS11 TYA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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