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YS11 VCV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,702 mi
Last recorded100,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 100,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,558 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Fail 14 Aug 2025 94,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,286 miles

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly worn

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 89,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly worn

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,217 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper bearing noisy in operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in contact with the bumper

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,277 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,248 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 71,248 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,972 miles

Both sides rear tyres cracked in tread

Front brake pads thin and front discs worn to limit,advise replacing asap

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit,devoid of tread at inner edge,advise replacing asap

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,073 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 39,073 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

coil spring broken nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,227 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 VCV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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