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ML11 BTZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 BTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 99,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,344 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,269 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 92,269 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,238 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges (1955516W)

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,592 miles

Both rear indicators showing white light

Fail 18 Mar 2021 84,592 miles

Both rear indicators showing white light

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,715 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,442 miles

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

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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,948 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,389 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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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ML11 BTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 ML11 BTZ, 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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ML11 BTZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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