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SM61 LYP

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,114 mi
Last recorded92,114 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 92,114 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp 20.0% not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,635 miles

Central upper stop lamp 1/4 not working

Nearside Rear Arch liner insecure

Pass 31 May 2024 89,098 miles

Both suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,858 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box brackets corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Rear exhaust support mounting broken

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,744 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2015 21,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,390 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 LYP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

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

Is SM61 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 LYP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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