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YR11 VDV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 62,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 55,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,607 miles

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

Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,038 miles

Nearside Rear minor read cracking on out side edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,662 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 34,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,570 miles

exhaust mounting bracket corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 22,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

ALL tyres slightly cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust bracket at rear loose

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 17,901 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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YR11 VDV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

YR11 VDV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YR11 VDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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