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VK61 YNT

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front wing mirror unit cover damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 3mm - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front wing mirror unit cover damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 3mm - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front wing mirror unit cover damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,944 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

exhaust brackets repaired

exhaust system corroded

nsf inner tie rod has slight play

nsf wing mirror cover damaged

slight gear oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

coolant level low

exhaust brackets repaired

exhaust system corroded

nsf inner tie rod has slight play

nsf wing mirror cover damaged

oil level low

slight gear oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on Inner Edges 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 71,430 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and Rear Brackets Broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on Inner Edges 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 4,515 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Nail on centre tread of tyre

Rear secondry rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant fully inspect rear belts as seats down

Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant fully inspect rear belts as seats down

front brake discs lipped

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 YNT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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