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ML61 BYO

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 118,186 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 118,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,175 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 116,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering when in the off position (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering when in the off position (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 106,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,420 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/F,O/R and N/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,426 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 BYO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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