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SM61 KHY

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,627 mi
Last recorded68,627 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 68,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 30 Jan 2025 65,646 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inside edge/ not repairable ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in inside edge/ not repairable ()

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 61,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,383 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 58,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,305 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 56,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 54,831 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 52,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 47,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,712 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 24,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 24,578 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 KHY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KHY, 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 KHY registered?

SM61 KHY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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