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YS11 VDK

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,665 mi
Last recorded108,665 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 108,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,967 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 107,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 106,756 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 106,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 101,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,463 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel injector seal appears to be chuffing

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,463 miles

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

Fuel injector seal appears to be chuffing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 83,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 83,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,532 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished and starting to split

Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished and starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,194 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,870 miles

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

front tyres worn low on edge of tread

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 VDK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK registered?

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

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