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YR61 VLX

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,434 miles

Central & rear exhaust mountings corroded, but system securely mounted at time of test.

Nail in both Nearside & Offside rear tyres.

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 96,434 miles

Central & rear exhaust mountings corroded, but system securely mounted at time of test.

Nail in both Nearside & Offside rear tyres.

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 85,248 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,661 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 71,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 65,840 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 57,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,065 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,620 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,727 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

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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YR61 VLX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR61 VLX, 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 YR61 VLX registered?

YR61 VLX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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