2011 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · YB11 RPX
2011 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 156,481 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB11 RPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 156,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB11 RPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen C3 (YB11 RPX) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YB11 RPX Mileage History
- 05/03/2024129,256 mi
- 18/03/2024130,187 mi+931 mi
- 02/04/2025147,495 mi+17,308 mi
- 03/04/2025147,497 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2026156,481 mi+8,984 mi
Average of roughly 10,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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