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SB61 PMX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 PMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,790 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Fail 29 Jan 2026 80,790 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,204 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 50,713 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern of offside front and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern of offside front and offside rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear inner mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective inner mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 43,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective inner mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and back box front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 40,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and back box front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,805 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the sides

Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r light lense cracked

reverse light inop

Fail 29 Dec 2016 31,254 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r light lense cracked

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 26,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SB61 PMX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB61 PMX, 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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SB61 PMX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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