MOT Status
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116,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans and nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
welded repairs are coated in stone chip and underseal
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (entire length) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans and nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust hangers are deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure Front bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH61 GLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SH61 GLJ, 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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SH61 GLJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.
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