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SL61 OUV

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 OUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO NOISY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,384 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER VEHICLE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 104,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER VEHICLE

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK, SUMP IS POROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLITTING FROM ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,385 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK SUMP

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

SILLS CORRODED

Fail 6 Aug 2022 98,385 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNT CORRODED/SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

COOLING FAN NOISY/INSECURE.SUMP IS POROUS, LEAKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,891 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 92,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 88,367 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE EXTENSIVE CRACKING AT SIDEWALLS & TREADS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,564 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak sump ()

exhaust joint leaking

screen scored

Pass 30 Nov 2016 67,985 miles

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe and back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,409 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,409 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,537 miles

Exhaust System Braket Broken but still adeqitely supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust System Braket Broken but still adeqitely supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OUV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OUV, 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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SL61 OUV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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