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SM60 VXE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,630 mi
Last recorded78,630 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,623 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,188 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 69,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,023 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,692 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r discs corroded on inner

Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,703 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 18,703 miles

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 VXE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM60 VXE?

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What year was SM60 VXE registered?

SM60 VXE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2011.

Is SM60 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 VXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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