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MR08 CHK

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,649 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear passenger seats removed

Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,036 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats have been removed ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Repaired with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,036 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats have been removed ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Repaired with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,824 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated repaired with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats missing no belt check

Fail 23 Nov 2023 94,824 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated repaired with silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats missing no belt check

Pass 22 Nov 2022 85,669 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear seat upright missing and seat belt stalks missing at time of test (no belt check)

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,374 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,374 miles

Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification anti roll bar hitting osf calliper on full lock (roll bar not central) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,873 miles

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

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

Small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2019 68,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,334 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 68,334 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 65,818 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Fail 30 Dec 2017 65,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting snapped (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,995 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit / worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,041 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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MR08 CHK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MR08 CHK, 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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MR08 CHK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2011.

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