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SH61 ZCV

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid pipe join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 75,662 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emissions test not completed because lambda levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 66,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 66,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 60,360 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 60,360 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,888 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 56,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,527 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 50,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,991 miles

Both front tyres and the offside rear tyre are cracked and perished.(195601588t,michelin energy)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 22,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres and the offside rear tyre are cracked and perished.(195601588t,michelin energy)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brakes slightly sticky / slow to release

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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SH61 ZCV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH61 ZCV, 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 SH61 ZCV registered?

SH61 ZCV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SH61 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 ZCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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