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SP61 USE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 USE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,889 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 42,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,469 miles

Exhaust backbox strap snapped

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper judders across windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,647 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,538 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 32,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

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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SP61 USE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP61 USE, 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 SP61 USE registered?

SP61 USE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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