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YH11 VDR

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 VDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,939 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,939 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket corroded/detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,437 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,735 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 42,732 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner surfaces rough (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,569 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded/ detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,438 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 29,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,491 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,197 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 23,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,843 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 VDR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VDR, 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 YH11 VDR registered?

YH11 VDR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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