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VK61 YHM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,160 mi
Last recorded87,160 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 87,160 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 82,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,814 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre , under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 69,814 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre , under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2022 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,584 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,101 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 YHM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

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

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