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YY11 CYG

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 123,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring totally over fouling innerwing and strut stem not seated on mount (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service Overdue

Fail 4 Feb 2025 120,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service Overdue

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 117,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,856 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 113,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,685 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,985 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 54,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2015 54,913 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 39,156 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 CYG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYG, 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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YY11 CYG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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