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SG61 MKM

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 MKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,512 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 128,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,446 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,408 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 101,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,960 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 89,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,863 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,353 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,073 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advis rear inner pads anti rattle spring not located properly

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 MKM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

SG61 MKM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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