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YP11 VBF

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,227 mi
Last recorded62,227 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 62,227 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components link rod touching caliper on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 62,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component misaligned and steering adversely affected Anti roll bar touching calliper when over steering (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Bumper corner slightly loose

Offside Rear Back box heat shield missing

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 50,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,644 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Dec 2022 46,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 side light dim

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal rubber missing

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,323 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 41,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 33,620 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 33,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust hangers poorly repaired

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 23,630 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,074 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 20,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 6,646 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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YP11 VBF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 YP11 VBF, 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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YP11 VBF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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