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VE11 YDL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,201 mi
Last recorded32,201 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 32,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 30,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 29,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,252 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 28,252 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 27,456 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,796 miles

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

clutch very high

Pass 24 Jan 2020 26,312 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 26,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VE11 YDL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE11 YDL, 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 VE11 YDL registered?

VE11 YDL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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