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SM60 SXV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 SXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,914 miles

both outer sills corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2024 117,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,100 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill may contain filler

Fail 13 Nov 2023 111,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,286 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pump leaking (1.6 (e))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,781 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 92,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,033 miles

Offside Rear Light lens slight damage and condensation

Fail 1 Apr 2020 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens slight damage and condensation

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel additive tank slight leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

dpf fluid slight leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 of 3 exhaust brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

dpf fluid slight leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,229 miles

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

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 SXV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 SM60 SXV, 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 SXV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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