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SY61 CHL

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,133 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,499 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,692 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,925 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 80,925 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,147 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 67,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,732 miles

Centre exhaust mounting brocken & corroded

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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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SY61 CHL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY61 CHL, 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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SY61 CHL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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