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OV11 YLW

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,868 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover damaged. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted.

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking sticker.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,688 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,124 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 63,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front head lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,088 miles

Front exhaust support broken but system still supported.

Offside Rear Slight brake bind.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2017 51,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs lipped and corroded

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,854 miles

exhaust hanger at rear insecure

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 YLW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc 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 YLW, 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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OV11 YLW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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