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YK11 PDV

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 119,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 111,227 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 111,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,900 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,900 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,666 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 73,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,098 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 65,063 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,514 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,370 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 39,978 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 34,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,563 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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YK11 PDV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 YK11 PDV, 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 YK11 PDV registered?

YK11 PDV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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