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SV61 OEL

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,715 mi
Last recorded26,715 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 OEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,473 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r tyre cracked on the outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on the outside edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Fail 5 Aug 2016 26,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracked on the outside edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r tyre cracked on the outside edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Fail 24 Jul 2015 20,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,348 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 17,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OEL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OEL, 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 SV61 OEL registered?

SV61 OEL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is SV61 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 OEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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