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NL61 GAU

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 71,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,048 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 57,405 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,165 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

back box bracket broken

front brake discs lipped

oil leak

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,887 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,887 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,014 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 11,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes worn

Offside Front Lower arm bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes worn

Offside Front Lower arm bushes worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,049 miles

All four tyres cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2014 8,402 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 8,402 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 GAU is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GAU, 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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NL61 GAU is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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