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YY11 TZO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 TZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,067 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 85,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 47,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2022 45,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 45,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 42,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,187 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,249 miles

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)

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 TZO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZO, 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 TZO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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