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SG61 DZM

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,211 mi
Last recorded131,211 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 DZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 131,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sat nav in centre of windscreen partially obscuring drivers view

Fail 24 Aug 2026 131,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sat nav in centre of windscreen partially obscuring drivers view

Pass 30 Aug 2025 122,160 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,250 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Offside Front suspension arm ball join rubber slightly deteriorated but not resulting in movement

front exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,333 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 45,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,725 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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SG61 DZM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG61 DZM, 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 SG61 DZM registered?

SG61 DZM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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