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SA61 TFN

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 TFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 106,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

only just met exhaust limit

Fail 17 Oct 2025 106,522 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both arches inner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

only just met exhaust limit

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s body damage but panel secure

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,199 miles

Body damage to nearside front

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,199 miles

Body damage to nearside front

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,000 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front corner of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,574 miles

n/s front body damage and n/s sill

Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front body damage and n/s sill

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,186 miles

n/s front body panels and front bumper

Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,185 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

n/s front body panels and front bumper

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,851 miles

body damage n/s front wing an n/s sill

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,646 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 36,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,106 miles

slight rust on n[/s and o/s front 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 TFN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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