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ML61 ZGT

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,480 mi
Last recorded177,480 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 ZGT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 177,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 176,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 169,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 158,430 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 158,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 150,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 145,152 miles

Exhaust hanger missing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust hanger missing

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,942 miles

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)

front exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,942 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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)

front exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZGT is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 ZGT, 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 ZGT is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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