MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside number plate light was off but came on when boot closed
Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre upper stop light has 1/2 bulbs not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside number plate light was off but came on when boot closed
Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre upper stop light has 1/2 bulbs not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight noise from possible strut top mount
oil leak from gearbox
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank heat shield corroded and hanging down
oil leak from gearbox
Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved from screen and mirror ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play stop mount bearing balls out from carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved from screen and mirror ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
coolant bottle low
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear registration plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and nearside rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
coolant bottle low
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front upper spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screws worn (0.1 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
coolant bottle low
front registration plate deteriorated
front washers working, but very poor effort
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire behind engine, heat shield not attached (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front upper spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screws worn (0.1 (a))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
coolant bottle low
front registration plate deteriorated
front washers working, but very poor effort
rear exhaust heat shield loose and corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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VK61 YJA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 YJA, 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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VK61 YJA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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