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VK61 YHR

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,694 mi
Last recorded159,694 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 159,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 123,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,471 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 116,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 116,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,111 miles

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

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

Undersied covered with plastic obscuring components

Fail 24 Jan 2020 113,111 miles

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

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

Undersied covered with plastic obscuring components

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,950 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,156 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 YHR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

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

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