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SY61 UYV

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 97,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 80,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,931 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,222 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UYV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

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

Is SY61 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 UYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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