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NL11 XFU

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 XFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 121,757 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 112,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,442 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability shocker top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,463 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 88,463 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 80,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering rack end (drumstick) has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,176 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated + (front bushes are separating)

Both front tyres are worn off on the edges

Both rear tyres are badly deteriorated + cracked

Exhaust back box hangers are badly deteriorated/ corroded

Fluctuation on front brake discs

Front brake discs are badly worn + pitted

Offside Rear has nail in the tread

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,372 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,683 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 30,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,956 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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NL11 XFU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL11 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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