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NL61 FZB

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,026 mi
Last recorded74,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 FZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 74,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored across nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored across nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 64,315 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratchs to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 64,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratchs to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,231 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 41,231 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 27,144 miles

under shields.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,848 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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NL61 FZB is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NL61 FZB, 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 NL61 FZB registered?

NL61 FZB is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for NL61 FZB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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