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VK61 YLU

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 93,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,233 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,472 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 Exhaust corroded, exhaust mount.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,511 miles

Front tire's wearing on both edges predominantly

Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,511 miles

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

Front tire's wearing on both edges predominantly

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,677 miles

Front exhaust bracket coming away from weld

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,285 miles

Offside Front wiper perished

Rear exhaust bracket coming away

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner face front discs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,526 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 YLU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

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