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SA61 HCH

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,182 mi
Last recorded64,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Coolant residue around gearbox

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 77,548 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Centre bracket insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Coolant residue around gearbox

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,756 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre casing cracking especially intreads due to age

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre casing cracking due to age

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

Offside Rear tyre casing cracking due to age

Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre casing cracking especially intreads due to age

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre casing cracking due to age

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre casing cracking due to age

Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,652 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamprotted off rears rotting off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached touching wheel on lock to lock (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front clamprotted off rears rotting off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water in o/s headlamp.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,298 miles

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 13,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 4,968 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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SA61 HCH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCH, 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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SA61 HCH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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