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YR61 VMF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door and wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,326 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 94,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,780 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded n/s and o/s legs

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,480 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2021 90,627 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,491 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,409 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,317 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded away from the exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

exhaust front pipe hanger corroded away from the exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,737 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust rear silencer front hanger corroded off the exhaust but exhaust still supported ok

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 VMF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YR61 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

YR61 VMF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2011.

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