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VE11 YDN

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,186 mi
Last recorded67,186 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 67,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,924 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 62,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 53,722 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,930 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2019 38,303 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2019 38,303 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,217 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 34,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,597 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 27,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,619 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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VE11 YDN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE11 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

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

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