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VK61 YDA

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,988 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 86,307 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F AND O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,050 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 79,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components drop link (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,486 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep/heavy cracking

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,615 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 YDA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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