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VK61 XPH

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,450 miles

Front brake discs rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,245 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 86,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,099 miles

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 15 Sep 2017 77,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,328 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,537 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusting

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,784 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

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 XPH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

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

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