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VK61 YJU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 159,079 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 159,075 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 154,374 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 154,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,543 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,235 miles

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

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

no smoke detected no printout

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,154 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 138,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,478 miles

Front and rear exhaust brackets broken, but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,055 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 119,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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 YJU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 YJU registered?

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

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