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YT11 LFU

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,094 mi
Last recorded88,094 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 88,084 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,873 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 81,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 78,366 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,763 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 71,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 71,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 68,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint drop link (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,357 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,357 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 30,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 30,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,368 miles

emissions to clean to register

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2014 23,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to register

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

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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YT11 LFU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YT11 LFU, 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 YT11 LFU registered?

YT11 LFU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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