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SJ61 AYB

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 91,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,586 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess centre mounting bush has play in it (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking all the way around tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,761 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 82,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 74,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,705 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 64,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,559 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,686 miles

one of two rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but system still supported at time of test

surface tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,759 miles

Rear slight cracks to rear tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,871 miles

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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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SJ61 AYB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 SJ61 AYB, 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 SJ61 AYB registered?

SJ61 AYB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for SJ61 AYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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