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SM61 DSU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,350 mi
Last recorded176,350 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 176,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 176,168 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 160,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 160,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 146,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 146,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 128,160 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 128,160 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mount corroded an detatched

steel wheel fitted to offside front

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 DSU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM61 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

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

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