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VK61 XSA

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,340 mi
Last recorded101,340 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 101,340 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 101,340 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,836 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 98,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 95,622 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,544 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,544 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 78,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 73,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,300 miles

exhaust bracket broken at mid to rear section

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,441 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 34,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 25,022 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 XSA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

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

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