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LV61 NSY

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 NSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,500 miles

Coolant leak from possible expansion tank ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 49,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak from possible expansion tank ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 47,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,134 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounting brackets deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked by rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 42,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounting brackets deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked by rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,173 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant bottle empty

Exhaust mounting defective x2 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,267 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 35,264 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust tail box mounting starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 27,842 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 27,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 25,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 20,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,420 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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LV61 NSY is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV61 NSY, 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 LV61 NSY registered?

LV61 NSY is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LV61 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 NSY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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