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SG61 MLZ

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,321 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 115,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 of 3 Brackets Broken Away, Rear Box Bracket Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Recommend New Tire and Tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge Recommend New Tire and Tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,912 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 92,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,256 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,113 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,993 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,221 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 30,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

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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SG61 MLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 SG61 MLZ, 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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What year was SG61 MLZ registered?

SG61 MLZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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