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ML11 PYA

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML11 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has little effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 118,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake has little effort

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,666 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,621 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,814 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,953 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 PYA is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML11 PYA, 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 PYA is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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