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MV11 NUP

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,490 mi
Last recorded124,490 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 NUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,490 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,373 miles

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

Front crossmember/ radiator support corroded, but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear axle corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2024 120,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember/ radiator support corroded, but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear axle corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front part of crossmamber show corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs show corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,295 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty and show wear on the inside

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 3 May 2019 83,631 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,513 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,518 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,576 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Evidence of poss pef fluid leak at the reservoir

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 38,965 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on the outer side walls

offside rear tyre worn on the outer side wall and close to wear bars

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

Fail 1 May 2014 38,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn badly on the outer side walls

offside rear tyre worn on the outer side wall and close to wear bars

rear box front mount bottom weld broken

Fail 21 Mar 2014 38,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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MV11 NUP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV11 NUP, 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 MV11 NUP registered?

MV11 NUP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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