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YG11 PVP

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,605 mi
Last recorded109,605 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,865 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 89,112 miles

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

wipers split,exhaust-brackets rusting,underbody-subframe-discs-running gear rusting,front discs pads poor-uneven wear-noisy,rear indicator colours fading,os reg light inop

Pass 7 May 2022 88,756 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 88,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment issue-investigate-reset aim for retest (4.1.2 (c))

os reg light inop,coolant low,suspension-springs-units-brakes-discs rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,882 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 53,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake imbalance only just met

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 24,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,054 miles

exhaust rear hanger broken exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,080 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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YG11 PVP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG11 PVP, 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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YG11 PVP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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