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NK11 HYM

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,972 mi
Last recorded159,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK11 HYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 159,972 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 159,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 156,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 156,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxillary belt frayed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 154,363 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 154,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, nail in tread, flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 147,441 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,586 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front when the vehicle is jacked up the pring is fouling the chassis leg

Fail 1 Feb 2022 141,586 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front when the vehicle is jacked up the pring is fouling the chassis leg

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 128,616 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 128,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,086 miles

Front brakes in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front door has no check strap

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,085 miles

Emissions Too Clean For Print Out

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking Grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,085 miles

Emissions Too Clean For Print Out

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking Grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes Binding Slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,741 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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NK11 HYM is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NK11 HYM, 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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NK11 HYM is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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