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VK61 NZA

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,336 mi
Last recorded46,336 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 46,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 46,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 42,485 miles

Back box hanger half corroded away

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 42,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Back box hanger half corroded away

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,592 miles

Coolant leak Slight ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,695 miles

Slight engine oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 35,695 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 32,265 miles

all brake discs worn

two exhaust hangers cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 28,514 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,883 miles

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,492 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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VK61 NZA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 VK61 NZA, 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 VK61 NZA registered?

VK61 NZA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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