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SL61 XPJ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 102,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for more information and to arrange a free repair.

Fail 12 Aug 2026 102,962 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for more information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,421 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,030 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,245 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear sticking

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,393 miles

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

all exhaust brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,329 miles

Exhaust hangar snapped but system is secure, other hangars have corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 64,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug error (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust hangar snapped but system is secure, other hangars have corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 56,143 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 56,143 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,525 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 33,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front pads low on o/s/f

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 XPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

SL61 XPJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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