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M900 APE

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 APE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 69,426 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 68,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge & perished on sidewall & between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 68,641 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear mounts broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner disc faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge & perished on sidewall & between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective of silencer mount rusting through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,029 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear of mount deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,116 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 65,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,969 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,860 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,448 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,266 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 17,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre perishing

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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M900 APE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M900 APE, 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 M900 APE registered?

M900 APE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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