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VK61 UUS

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,407 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,289 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,262 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,704 miles

advise front bumper security

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,702 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets snapped (7.1.1)

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

advise front bumper security

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,464 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 54,464 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UUS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 UUS registered?

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

Is VK61 UUS safe to buy?

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