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SG61 MHY

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 MHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 85,029 miles

advise disks liped pads low rear tyers low on air

Fail 10 Aug 2026 85,029 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn 2 ball joints move ment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork rack exive movment (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise disks liped pads low rear tyers low on air

Pass 9 Aug 2025 82,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 82,127 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,527 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,944 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,058 miles

advise pads rea low

Fail 17 Aug 2022 73,057 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure montings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise pads rea low

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,607 miles

advise disks

Pass 8 Aug 2020 62,594 miles

advise disks x4 liped

Fail 8 Aug 2020 62,593 miles

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

advise disks x4 liped

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,861 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 47,861 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective exust brakets broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,077 miles

advise disks pads front

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,361 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 MHY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SG61 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

SG61 MHY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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