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SA61 ETO

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,896 mi
Last recorded68,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,896 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,404 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,404 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 62,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 62,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,882 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 57,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,844 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,763 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,945 miles

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

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 ETO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA61 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

SA61 ETO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SA61 ETO safe to buy?

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