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SM61 DTV

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 86,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling coil spring, moved the pipe away from the spring all now okay (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 81,364 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose mount heavily corroded but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 66,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in O/S/F tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2015 25,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake sticking

offside rear brake sticking

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 DTV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DTV, 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 SM61 DTV?

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What year was SM61 DTV registered?

SM61 DTV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is SM61 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 DTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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