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YT11 XER

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,305 mi
Last recorded103,305 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 XER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2023 91,565 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 88,438 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears slight flux (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,276 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle hangers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears slight flux (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Small oil leak on engine top side ()

Rear Back box supporting bracket corroded/adrift, but exhaust still supported, recommend new back box

Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,834 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge worn to cords) (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Suspect below manufactures min (visually) (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Small oil leak on engine top side ()

Rear Back box supporting bracket corroded/adrift, but exhaust still supported, recommend new back box

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 49,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low below 2.75% (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low below o% (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,994 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 32,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,757 miles

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

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 XER is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XER, 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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YT11 XER is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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