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AO11 NXU

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi broken not blowing/bracket broken and back box exhaust brackets corrorded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak/service history ?? (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi broken not blowing front bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,061 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached by flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working cant hear pump (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached by flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2023 61,119 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,817 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,817 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust still supported

Fail 17 Mar 2021 42,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened upper support mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,757 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,757 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 27,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,551 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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AO11 NXU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO11 NXU, 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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AO11 NXU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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