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YY11 CWD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,295 mi
Last recorded61,295 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 CWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 61,295 miles

Exhaust corroded front flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded front flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 58,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

all exhaust mounts corroded

chassis and floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Fail 22 Mar 2022 51,430 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,368 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 47,368 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking when turning corners (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,332 miles

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

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,313 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 41,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

rear exhaust bracket becoming insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,578 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,159 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 18,084 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

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 CWD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

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

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