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SM61 DSO

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,146 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 84,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 82,804 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,927 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,990 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,541 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,535 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,391 miles

Front and centre exhaust brackets fractured.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 8,329 miles

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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SM61 DSO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SM61 DSO, 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 SM61 DSO registered?

SM61 DSO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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The MOT history for SM61 DSO 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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