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VK61 YJA

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,557 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 101,556 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 94,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,868 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,783 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,312 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,446 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,191 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 60,884 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,381 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,381 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 43,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,208 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,758 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 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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