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YS11 VBM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,457 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 104,365 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective behind rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 97,383 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective behind rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 88,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,814 miles

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 79,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 11 Jun 2020 55,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 55,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,592 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,311 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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YS11 VBM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VBM, 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 YS11 VBM registered?

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

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