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SM61 DTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 182,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 182,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 170,196 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 164,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 155,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,649 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 140,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 119,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 119,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,236 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust hangers have been repaired

Nearside Front Wiper torn

Oil leak Sump area ()

Front Lower Radiator hose clamp cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 86,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust mount brackets broken off

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,791 miles

rear exhaust hanger not supporting exhaust

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 DTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

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