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SA61 ESF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,961 mi
Last recorded60,961 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on side wall: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 60,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2mm 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn and scoured (3.5.1i)

nearside wiper blade detereorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,176 miles

All 4 tyres cracked/perished

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

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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SA61 ESF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA61 ESF, 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 SA61 ESF registered?

SA61 ESF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is SA61 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 ESF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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