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OV11 YKU

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,162 mi
Last recorded138,162 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 YKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 138,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (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))

Offside Front Sun visor missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Heat shield over silencer partially loose

Fail 28 Oct 2025 138,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sun visor missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Heat shield over silencer partially loose

Pass 16 Jul 2024 130,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 130,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,564 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces around outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 126,556 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces around outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,695 miles

front disc have corrosion on inner surfaces

Fail 26 Feb 2021 110,688 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

front disc have corrosion on inner surfaces

Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,049 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,049 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 35,347 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 35,347 miles

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

Nearside 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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OV11 YKU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV11 YKU, 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 OV11 YKU registered?

OV11 YKU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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