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VK61 YNU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,297 mi
Last recorded187,297 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,297 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 187,119 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 180,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 171,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,170 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,254 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 YNU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

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

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