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NL61 GVC

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,013 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,164 miles

Front both tyres worn down on inside edge to minimum

Fail 5 Dec 2024 84,055 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and central brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both tyres worn down on inside edge to minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,512 miles

Rear exhaust brackets in poor condition

slight corrosion on chassis sections

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,512 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust brackets in poor condition

slight corrosion on chassis sections

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,858 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on chassis sections

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,025 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis sections

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,476 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all four tyres cracking in treads

slight corrosion on chassis sections

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,331 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,393 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,749 miles

service light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,728 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,984 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 22,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 GVC 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 70.6%.

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 NL61 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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