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FP11 NZE

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 NZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 68,802 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,801 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe bracket breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 64,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front pipe bracket breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 56,706 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 56,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2022 49,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 41,844 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2020 41,516 miles

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

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

rear [front ]exhaust metal mount broken away but still secure at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,071 miles

Offside Front front bumper loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 28 Jun 2019 38,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front front bumper loose but not likely to become detached

coolant low

Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,006 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Front tyres are worn low (3mm) and are perishing.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,180 miles

All tyres are perishing.

Coolant level is below the minimum. Radiator is leaking.

Engine oil leak.

Front brake pads are worn low.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 14,615 miles

offside rear tight to turn

Fail 16 Aug 2014 9,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 9,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,480 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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FP11 NZE is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP11 NZE, 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 FP11 NZE registered?

FP11 NZE is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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