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85,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and perishing in the grooves (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low and perishing in the grooves (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bud 185/65/15 88T 16/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust brackets corroded on rear box system still secure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bud 185/65/15 88T 16/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust brackets corroded on rear box system still secure
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Air Bag switched off at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16/18, Bud 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 34/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box both mountings corroded system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Air Bag switched off at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16/18, Bud 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 34/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box both mountings corroded system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger Air Bag switched off at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4mm, Conti 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in base of tread 16/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in base of tread 34/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section / box both mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Air bag turned off at time of test
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Air bag turned off at time of test
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (185/65r15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from windscreen ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front and mid mount brackets broken away from pipework (7.1.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)
Rear silencer bracket corroded away
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear silencer bracket corroded away
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust bracket corroded rear of silencer
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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SM61 LYU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LYU, 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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SM61 LYU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2011.
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