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ML11 CHZ

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,032 mi
Last recorded86,032 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 CHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,032 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 86,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 77,951 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 65,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked (temp repaired)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 24,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger and middle hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear middle seat belt clip gone past is stop

Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,249 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,588 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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ML11 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 CHZ, 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 CHZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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