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VK61 YJJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,755 mi
Last recorded88,755 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 88,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,739 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,738 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2024 70,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,675 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,977 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,350 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,955 miles

Nearside Front nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,029 miles

Front discs poor condition(inner)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side tyre low pressure

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 YJJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK61 YJJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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