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VK61 YJW

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 110,636 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 106,695 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 103,557 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 103,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 99,348 miles

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

front exhaust mount missing

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount missing

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,566 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,566 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,566 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,445 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2018 57,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,464 miles

exhaust bracket broken temporary repaired

Fail 12 Oct 2016 31,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket broken temporary repaired

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,588 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 YJW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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