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Y3 LVV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 LVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 117,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,557 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 130,409 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 111,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 125,256 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 125,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,183 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,785 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 75,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front on limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,726 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 56,611 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m,worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear inner side light not working

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,456 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 89,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,622 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,721 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,538 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 33,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,335 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes holding slightly

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,775 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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Y3 LVV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

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 Y3 LVV, 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 Y3 LVV registered?

Y3 LVV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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