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YC11 BXE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,233 mi
Last recorded77,233 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 BXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 77,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 62,769 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 44,579 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,449 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 25,449 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,993 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 13,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 6,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 2,545 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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YC11 BXE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC11 BXE, 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 YC11 BXE registered?

YC11 BXE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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