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VK61 YGX

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,090 mi
Last recorded100,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,888 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 73,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,558 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 61,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,368 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 YGX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

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

Is VK61 YGX safe to buy?

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