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VK61 YFS

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,016 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,492 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 74,492 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 71,547 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure in tail gate (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 68,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 68,962 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,626 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 66,626 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 61,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,104 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 52,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,977 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,035 miles

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,630 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 YFS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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