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ML61 BYD

2011 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,101 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective engine side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 126,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear washers inop

Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,214 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear washers inop

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars, worn on inner edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 89,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges and just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,348 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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ML61 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML61 BYD, 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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ML61 BYD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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