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YE11 KOW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 KOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,452 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 81,825 miles

Front suspect n-s strut top bearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,016 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 78,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 73,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 61,799 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,016 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 56,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,846 miles

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,745 miles

exhaust rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,672 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,697 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,499 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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YE11 KOW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE11 KOW, 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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YE11 KOW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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