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MV61 NZD

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 NZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,090 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,587 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water low in radiator

Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,587 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

water low in radiator

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,395 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 80,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,588 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,588 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,634 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,410 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,679 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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MV61 NZD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV61 NZD, 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 MV61 NZD registered?

MV61 NZD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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