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MV61 NZS

2011 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,587 mi
Last recorded36,587 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 NZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,069 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 32,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but still supporting

Fail 12 Jul 2017 23,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Rear exhaust mounting corroded but still supporting

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,475 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 NZS is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

MV61 NZS is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is MV61 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 NZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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