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SD61 VYB

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 VYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 152,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification ball joint bolt round wrong way fouling ball joint carrier (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/16 instead off 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively routed wrongly (1.6 (d))

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 139,285 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 139,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 129,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 129,794 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,373 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,373 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,893 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 103,893 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,089 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,407 miles

all brakes 50%worn

n\s\r tyre cracked on tred

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brakes 50%worn

n\s\r tyre cracked on tred

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,516 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of corossion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,824 miles

Oil leak gearbox (n/s shaft seal)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox (n/s shaft seal)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,024 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 & badly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,526 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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SD61 VYB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VYB, 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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SD61 VYB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2011.

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