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KM61 VZY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,845 mi
Last recorded41,845 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 VZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,845 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 40,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust hangers corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2024 40,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust hangers corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 39,809 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 39,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,272 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 38,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,502 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,933 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,332 miles

Front tyres perished on side walls 195/55/16

Front wipers smear

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 26 Jan 2016 33,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres perished on side walls 195/55/16

Front wipers smear

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 27 Jan 2015 29,792 miles

Front lower arm bushes cracking

Front pad`s low

Front tyres starting too crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Backbox rear mounting broken

Exhaust starting too corrode

Front disc`s lipped

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,792 miles

Backbox rear mounting broken

Exhaust starting too corrode

Front disc`s lipped

Front lower arm bushes cracking

Front pad`s low

Front tyres starting too crack

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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KM61 VZY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM61 VZY, 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 KM61 VZY registered?

KM61 VZY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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