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YG61 VUW

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,655 mi
Last recorded55,655 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 55,655 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 55,654 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,063 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,989 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,734 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,769 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,747 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 7,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,309 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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YG61 VUW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YG61 VUW, 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 YG61 VUW registered?

YG61 VUW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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