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NL11 MBF

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 MBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 89,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour yellow bulb faded to white . (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,074 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 69,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,398 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2021 60,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front worm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front worm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,339 miles

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

body work damage

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 39,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 33,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,759 miles

Oil leak

offside front body damage

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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NL11 MBF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL11 MBF, 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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NL11 MBF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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