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NL11 XYD

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 XYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 116,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 116,826 miles

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 116,812 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside and offside due to inoperative main beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Central heat sheild insecue

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective @backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat sheild insecue

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,757 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 111,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie bar

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,857 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 96,857 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,909 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,991 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,989 miles

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

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,829 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,882 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 61,682 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Hanger Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,796 miles

n/s/f Tyre has cut to inner sidewall cant see any ply or cords

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,333 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 XYD is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NL11 XYD, 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 NL11 XYD registered?

NL11 XYD is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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