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MR54 USG

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,988 mi
Last recorded150,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR54 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,988 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a split on side of canaster (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 147,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 141,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok 3-4mm left (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 141,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok 3-4mm left (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs blown replaced both 501 type (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,089 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,658 miles

all exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,179 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 49,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,727 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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MR54 USG 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 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 MR54 USG, 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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MR54 USG is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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