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VK61 NYY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,762 mi
Last recorded90,762 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,762 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,762 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,342 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ALSO (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,342 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ALSO (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,154 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE remove wheels to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE remove wheels to check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 47,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,752 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 35,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 30,572 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,603 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK61 NYY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VK61 NYY, 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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VK61 NYY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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