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VK61 YMO

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,968 mi
Last recorded76,968 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,968 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turning anti clockwise (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 76,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative BOTH rear hangers broken / Exhaust resting on rear axle (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turning anti clockwise (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,860 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,302 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,593 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,701 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 YMO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

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

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