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SM61 LXG

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 95,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 93,976 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 92,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 91,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 90,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,314 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 LXG is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

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

Is SM61 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 LXG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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