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VK61 YMR

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,789 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 88,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 81,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 81,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,744 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,140 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,229 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,448 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 48,448 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 41,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,171 miles

2 exhaust hangers broken

Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 exhaust hangers broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,336 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken at front

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,345 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 YMR 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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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