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YS11 TNV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,819 mi
Last recorded186,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 TNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 186,819 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 186,819 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 184,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 181,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 170,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 170,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,500 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 154,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 140,090 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 132,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2020 132,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 117,885 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 117,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2018 102,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2018 102,300 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2017 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2016 68,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,576 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,923 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

exhaust bracket on center pipe at rear corroded

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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YS11 TNV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS11 TNV, 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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YS11 TNV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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