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SK61 NLY

2011 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 NLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,141 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 79,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 66,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 66,255 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 62,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,056 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 38,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,213 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 30,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 16,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,218 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken but system still Adequately Supported

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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SK61 NLY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK61 NLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK61 NLY registered?

SK61 NLY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is SK61 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 NLY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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