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LS11 XYU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 148,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ATTENSION ADVISED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,337 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,209 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,712 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,878 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on insides

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 83,849 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,642 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 XYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS11 XYU, 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 LS11 XYU registered?

LS11 XYU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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