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SM61 LZB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,642 mi
Last recorded67,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 LZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 53,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 45,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread

Fail 29 May 2024 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 May 2023 42,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside - still just above 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 42,347 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coil springs broken at top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside - still just above 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,202 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 29,328 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,203 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes split

Fail 2 Jun 2018 26,203 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front inner wishbone bushes split

Pass 31 May 2017 20,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 20,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 17,758 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 17,758 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LZB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

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

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