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DA54 SYL

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 SYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 121,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,890 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,758 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,951 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,031 miles

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,031 miles

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,776 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,776 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt buckle inoperative (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake lamp inoperative (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket corroded/seperated (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,862 miles

rear exhaust front hanger corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust front hanger corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,806 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,065 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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DA54 SYL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA54 SYL, 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 DA54 SYL registered?

DA54 SYL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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