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SM61 GXW

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,510 mi
Last recorded43,510 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 43,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,340 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,961 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,349 miles

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 25 Nov 2020 28,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 28,160 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,411 miles

rear middle seat belt plastic button in wrong place.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 25,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear middle seat belt plastic button in wrong place.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 22,986 miles

rear centre seat belt clip pasted button on belt

Fail 31 Oct 2017 22,986 miles

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

rear centre seat belt clip pasted button on belt

Pass 8 Nov 2016 21,414 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 21,414 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,073 miles

corrosion on front discs inner surfaces

Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on offside front disc inner face

exhaust system [rear box] / front bracket split

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 GXW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXW, 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

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What year was SM61 GXW registered?

SM61 GXW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SM61 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 GXW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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