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VK61 YEX

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,520 mi
Last recorded79,520 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,520 miles

Offside Front Bumper loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 114,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,435 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 46,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Bumper come adrift, tape applied

Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,867 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,997 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 YEX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

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

Is VK61 YEX safe to buy?

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