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SM61 DTO

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 51,970 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 51,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 42,553 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 42,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,438 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,839 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 19,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 19,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 17,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 16,334 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 15,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 15,675 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 13,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 11,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 6,559 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 DTO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

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

Is SM61 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 DTO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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