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SL61 FEF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,408 mi
Last recorded197,408 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 197,408 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 197,396 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 176,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 159,187 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 142,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 118,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,188 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 84,187 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting insecure but system still adequately supported

Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,248 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mounting insecure 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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SL61 FEF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL61 FEF, 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 SL61 FEF registered?

SL61 FEF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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