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SD61 VXC

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 30 Oct 2023 81,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 1 Nov 2022 73,904 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,279 miles

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of components

Exhaust emissions too clean to provide a reading

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of components

Exhaust emissions too clean to provide a reading

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,423 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,931 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,646 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and pads low

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 39,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Front brake discs worn and pads low

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,500 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres both sides perishing

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,608 miles

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

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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SD61 VXC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD61 VXC, 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 SD61 VXC registered?

SD61 VXC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for SD61 VXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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