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VK61 YLF

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,299 mi
Last recorded95,299 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 85,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 85,055 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,735 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 73,735 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,220 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,220 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 44,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 41,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 37,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,181 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 YLF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

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

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