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VK61 YDG

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,081 mi
Last recorded113,081 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 111,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 100,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,064 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,805 miles

No smoke detected during emission test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,439 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,727 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 YDG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK61 YDG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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