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VK61 YLR

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,628 mi
Last recorded23,628 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 20,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 20,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner contact surface in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner contact surface in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mountings broken, exhaust system not safely supported (only just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,349 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 12,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 11,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 11,822 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 11,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 11,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 11,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 11,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,789 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 YLR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green 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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

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

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