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VK61 YNV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 101,948 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 101,946 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,463 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH, FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS. SPRINGS NOISEY.. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FROBROKEN.NT AND REAR MOUNTINGS, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS, BADLY LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT.TRACK ROD ENDS, SLIGHT PLAY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH, LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 84,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective FROBROKEN.NT AND REAR MOUNTINGS, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS, BADLY LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S AND O/S, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT.TRACK ROD ENDS, SLIGHT PLAY. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH, LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working RECTIFY, REPLACE FUSE. (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,060 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 77,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear & centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough when steering operate lock to lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 65,213 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,093 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 25,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,338 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 YNV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

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

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