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VK61 YNG

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,351 mi
Last recorded147,351 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 147,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,188 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 131,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 124,248 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 124,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 118,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,145 miles

Zero Emitter,No smoke readings available

Fail 10 May 2021 111,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Zero Emitter,No smoke readings available

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 108,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 11%

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

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 YNG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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