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MF61 ZHJ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,813 mi
Last recorded138,813 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 132,444 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both windscreen wipers are poor

rear exhaust bracket poor

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,509 miles

Rear Exhaust section insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2020 78,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust section insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 72,534 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2017 72,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,702 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,415 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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MF61 ZHJ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF61 ZHJ, 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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MF61 ZHJ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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