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YS11 VCA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension top mount is slightly stiff in operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,948 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door Mirror ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 94,938 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door Mirror ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,493 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,547 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,365 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 51,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2019 51,015 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,808 miles

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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 VCA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS11 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

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