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SM60 YBL

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 105,818 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,073 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 101,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT SUGGEST ATTENTION

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,133 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,767 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,890 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,975 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,969 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,678 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2017 50,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper blade rubber split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,574 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,394 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge + nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YBL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YBL, 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 SM60 YBL registered?

SM60 YBL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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