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SL61 OTW

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,918 mi
Last recorded73,918 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 73,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached suspension arm rear bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured also both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 68,239 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 63,611 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,855 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,215 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,368 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,331 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 May 2019 47,993 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 42,956 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit from both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,788 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket partially detatched

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 OTW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

Is SL61 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 OTW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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