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ML61 LHW

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 LHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 111,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,471 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 105,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 94,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 87,243 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mountain snapped also slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 57,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 57,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,588 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake partially seized, disc worn / scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,332 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,398 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 LHW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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