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VK61 XUD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,805 mi
Last recorded99,805 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 99,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,865 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,210 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 87,729 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 83,818 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 83,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,909 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearing wear markers also perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,668 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing also have nail in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,799 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 r15 88t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing out (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE CRACKED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RPL BLADE (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,754 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 XUD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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