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ML61 HHD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey when operated on lock to lock but no free play detecteted

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front bumper support bars corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,245 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey when operated on lock to lock but no free play detecteted

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front bumper support bars corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 94,187 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,333 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 90,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,015 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,061 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,117 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,181 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever travel

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,793 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 23 Feb 2016 38,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,345 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,826 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 HHD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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