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YC11 YVB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 YVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,768 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 92,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,744 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,318 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,419 miles

rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2019 50,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,565 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear corroded will need attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,740 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 17,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,176 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,201 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YVB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVB, 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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YC11 YVB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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