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YC11 YVH

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 YVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 122,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 115,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively small hole in driveshaft joint boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

knocking noise from n/s front of vehicle on test drive

Fail 26 Jun 2021 115,381 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting defective / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55/16 ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively small hole in driveshaft joint boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

knocking noise from n/s front of vehicle on test drive

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,903 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 106,903 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge 195/55/16

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall 195/55/16

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,561 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,435 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front door damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front door damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 66,386 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,666 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 30,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,415 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 YVH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YVH, 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 YVH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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