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VK61 YFL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 39,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 39,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,733 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear by rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 27,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle/rear by rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 26,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 37,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,812 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 YFL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

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