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SY61 ODE

2011 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ODE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,113 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front mcpherson strut top mount bearing tight.

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 27 Jul 2026 96,113 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front mcpherson strut top mount bearing tight.

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,675 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,073 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser rear bush slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser rear bush slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,299 miles

Front both tyres are bald on the shoulders

Fail 31 Jul 2023 76,298 miles

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

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

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

Front both tyres are bald on the shoulders

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,374 miles

Exhaust: shield loose

Front both tyres are bald on the inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated cv grease (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust: shield loose

Front both tyres are bald on the inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,488 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire above rear silencer missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,879 miles

Front and central rear exhaust brackets broken, rear exhaust bracket heavily deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner out and other walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and central rear exhaust brackets broken, rear exhaust bracket heavily deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,755 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,102 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,644 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 ODE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc 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 SY61 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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