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SM61 LXF

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,661 mi
Last recorded104,661 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 102,442 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r brake slightly lagging

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 84,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 84,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,830 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 72,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

wheel alignment

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,717 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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 LXF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

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

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