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SL11 YKV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,997 mi
Last recorded122,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 YKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 122,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,519 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 117,519 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sun visor does not clip "up"

Nearside Lower Outer sill panel damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 111,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring catches on inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Upper Sun visor does not clip "up"

Nearside Lower Outer sill panel damaged

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar off centre

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top noisey in operation

Offside Front Upper Strut top noisey in operation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jun 2023 104,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar off centre

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top noisey in operation

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top noisey in operation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,288 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 58,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 40,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 24,088 miles

small cut to nsf tyre tread, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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SL11 YKV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SL11 YKV, 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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SL11 YKV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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