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SM60 JYR

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 JYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,960 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 82,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,387 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 70,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield insecure at fuel tank

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2021 64,208 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,091 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,091 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 58,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,583 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 19,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 19,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,427 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 16,427 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SM60 JYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM60 JYR, 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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SM60 JYR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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