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YR11 RCY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 RCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,257 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 53,251 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,516 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 49,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,748 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 46,748 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 40,736 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Rear exhaust mountings are corroded and have a temporary repair fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 38,442 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in bottom of tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in bottom of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 36,057 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 36,057 miles

Slight oil leak

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules and unions corroded

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,195 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 30,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 22 May 2014 24,039 miles

advise front brake pads low

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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YR11 RCY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 YR11 RCY, 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 YR11 RCY registered?

YR11 RCY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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