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VK61 VJU

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,836 mi
Last recorded194,836 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 194,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 189,422 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 183,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 172,930 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,719 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 143,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade deteriating

Fail 28 Jan 2017 116,540 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 108,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 108,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,066 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 VJU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

VK61 VJU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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