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VK61 YGP

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,725 mi
Last recorded77,725 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 77,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,588 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,588 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 66,958 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 66,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 38,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 32,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outeredges tyre worn on inner and outer edges low on air

Fail 20 May 2017 32,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outeredges tyre worn on inner and outer edges low on air

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 27,610 miles

Nearside Rear tire cracking/deteriated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 27,610 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tire cracking/deteriated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,175 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 YGP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

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

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