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YS11 VKE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,569 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 93,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,688 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,333 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 75,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft to Gearbox seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,317 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2mm ... Bald outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,008 miles

Front wipers noisy & starting to judder

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

Nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,769 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked

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 VKE 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 72.2%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

YS11 VKE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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