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YR11 UCV

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 108,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 88,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 73,065 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,440 miles

All exhaust system mounts corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All exhaust system mounts corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,213 miles

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

Front Subframe is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail box brackets are badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate is in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Subframe is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail box brackets are badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,867 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 51,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,977 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken, system supported ok

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,689 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken, system supported ok

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,574 miles

Rear tyres perished/cracking

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 UCV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR11 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

YR11 UCV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is YR11 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 UCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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