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ML61 BYP

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,510 mi
Last recorded75,510 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 75,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 74,130 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot insecure not loseing iner grease

Pass 16 Sep 2023 72,802 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 72,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 63,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 38,716 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 30,035 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,817 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 BYP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 BYP, 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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What year was ML61 BYP registered?

ML61 BYP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is ML61 BYP safe to buy?

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