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YG11 XOL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,457 mi
Last recorded181,457 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 XOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 181,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mcpherson Strut top mount perished resulting in slight movement

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mcpherson Strut top mount perished resulting in slight movement

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 172,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 158,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 158,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 146,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 134,184 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 134,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 116,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 116,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 113,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 110,571 miles

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld broken but system is secure

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

under tray fitted obscure some components

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket weld broken but system is secure

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low +tyre bald from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall deep cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low +tyre bald from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre bald from inner shoulder +tyre worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2015 102,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,584 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 94,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XOL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOL, 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 YG11 XOL registered?

YG11 XOL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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