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VK61 YHX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,493 mi
Last recorded61,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,493 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,256 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,177 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 28,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 27,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 27,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 21,713 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 18,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 13,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

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

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