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VK61 XPN

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,671 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,796 miles

Offside Front tyre smoothing off on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2017 40,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,267 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 24,346 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,943 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 XPN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

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

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