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VK61 XZE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 58,568 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working ALL NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 51,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,087 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 51,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,143 miles

Offside Rear TYRE4 CRACKING AND DETERATING

Fail 18 May 2018 49,143 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear TYRE4 CRACKING AND DETERATING

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,789 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,789 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XZE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

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

Is VK61 XZE safe to buy?

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