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YS11 VTM

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,411 mi
Last recorded66,411 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 62,546 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun vizor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 62,546 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun vizor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,291 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 58,291 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 54,259 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 54,257 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 48,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,218 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,484 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 43,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,591 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 24,591 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,109 miles

front tyres cracking on treads

Pass 23 May 2014 13,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 13,530 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

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 VTM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

YS11 VTM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2011.

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