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YX11 XJE

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,598 mi
Last recorded106,598 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,125 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,124 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens is broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,216 miles

parking brake travel high

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Nov 2019 94,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake travel high

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,236 miles

Front tyre depths getting low

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,236 miles

Front tyre depths getting low

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,849 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 74,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,077 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 58,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,100 miles

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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YX11 XJE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX11 XJE, 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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YX11 XJE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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