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ML61 BYN

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,856 mi
Last recorded63,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 BYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 63,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 54,588 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust heat insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,194 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,738 miles

x3 exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 53,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

x3 exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer 185/65/15

emissions to clean

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,349 miles

rear tyres slight cracking due to age

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,613 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 BYN is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYN, 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 BYN is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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