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ML61 BYH

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,639 mi
Last recorded205,639 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 205,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 205,634 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 194,124 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 194,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar moved across to off side and pushing brake caliper piston back on full steering lock causing brake failure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 182,209 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 182,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play only noticeable with weight of the vehicle on wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,625 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs in wrong and jammed on wiring (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play only noticeable with weight of the vehicle on wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 54,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 43,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,152 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,152 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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ML61 BYH is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML61 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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