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SV61 CYL

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 CYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,036 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

oil leak

under-body corrosion

under-body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,225 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Jul 2024 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,645 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 77,783 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,715 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

heatshield above exhaust insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,878 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in various places (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

heatshield above exhaust insecure

o/s rear wheel bearing not properly checked due to binding brake

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn at outer edge but still legal at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn at outer edge but still legal at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,090 miles

1 of 2 mounting brackets at front insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tubeless valve stem slightly perished

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 of 2 front exhaust mounting brackets broken

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV61 CYL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV61 CYL, 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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SV61 CYL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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