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SY61 RAX

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,943 miles

Brake pedal non slip cover missing but pedal still acts as non slip

Exhaust mounting defective only one hanger in place, failure of this hanger would result in system being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,224 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 94,165 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front cv boot has light mist of grease

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

exhaust front pipe rubber snapped

Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 5 Nov 2021 82,385 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 60,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,148 miles

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 RAX is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAX, 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 SY61 RAX registered?

SY61 RAX is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is SY61 RAX safe to buy?

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