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YS11 VAE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,163 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 94,160 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,833 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 82,510 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,748 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,843 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,820 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Very spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,417 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 70,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,915 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,915 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,794 miles

Exhaust hangers have corroded away.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 20,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust hangers have corroded away.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 6,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VAE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 YS11 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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