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SM61 LYU

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,593 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,930 miles

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 81,928 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 78,592 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 78,570 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,313 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,837 miles

Nearside Front Air bag turned off at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 70,837 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 67,720 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,965 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,891 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,613 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,613 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,963 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded away

Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket corroded rear of silencer

Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 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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