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YG61 VVL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 87,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 86,920 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,071 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box join corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 80,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cracked and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished cracked and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box join corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked inbetween the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked inbetween the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,824 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish and crack on the outer side walls

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 64,824 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish and crack on the outer side walls

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,519 miles

both rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,932 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 VVL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG61 VVL, 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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YG61 VVL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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