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VK61 YJG

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,220 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 121,191 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower mount resulting in driveshaft hitting body (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front mount corroded off missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

lower rear engine/gear box mount in poor cond

Fail 18 Jun 2024 112,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

lower rear engine/gear box mount in poor cond

Pass 9 Jun 2023 104,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 104,209 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 96,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Undertray insecure front inner wing fouling tyre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 87,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,013 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,367 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 66,367 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,291 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 51,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper worn.

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 May 2017 51,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper worn.

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2016 41,032 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 May 2015 33,766 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 33,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YJG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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