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YH11 UMU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,507 mi
Last recorded86,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 UMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,507 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 86,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,369 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 61,909 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,391 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure B RACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING TO BE CHECKED ON RETEST (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,700 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,019 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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YH11 UMU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH11 UMU, 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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YH11 UMU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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