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SL61 KBV

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,252 mi
Last recorded55,252 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 55,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 51,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,076 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,547 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 7,535 miles

Rear silencer hanger snapped system still secure

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 KBV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL61 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

SL61 KBV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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