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SM61 FHD

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 FHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 144,526 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 144,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 126,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,490 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,854 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,854 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,696 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,400 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,400 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,948 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 FHD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

SM61 FHD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is SM61 FHD safe to buy?

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