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ML61 LGZ

2011 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,215 mi
Last recorded91,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 LGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,215 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 84,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,920 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 78,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 74,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,780 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 71,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,494 miles

engine undertray and various covers fitted to the underneath of the vechile

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,590 miles

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

Offside Rear cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,184 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 LGZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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