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VK61 YKY

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,789 mi
Last recorded148,789 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,789 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 148,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,632 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))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,557 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 120,557 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,964 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,252 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 82,252 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,877 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YKY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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