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YY11 BVZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,042 mi
Last recorded52,042 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 BVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,508 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 50,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 49,057 miles

Front Exhaust bracket loose

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,887 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,887 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,535 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,913 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 7 Feb 2018 42,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 40,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,594 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both aims low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened)

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres cracking slightly on the outer walls

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,667 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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YY11 BVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY11 BVZ, 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 YY11 BVZ registered?

YY11 BVZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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