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VK61 XPR

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XPR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 105,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,144 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,309 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,879 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 70,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,661 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,732 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,090 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 30,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2015 21,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 15,566 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 XPR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

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

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