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SM61 LYF

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,806 mi
Last recorded58,806 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,806 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 52,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPE FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 52,602 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPE FERRULE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 46,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 35,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,891 miles

ALL 4 X TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 29,891 miles

ALL 4 X TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 24,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 15,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,666 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 LYF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

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

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