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NL61 RYR

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,382 mi
Last recorded76,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 76,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 76,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,235 miles

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

rear silencer front hanger detached from exhaust but secure

Fail 18 Sep 2023 67,235 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer front hanger detached from exhaust but secure

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,549 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount broken front deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 60,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear mount broken front deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,682 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken and rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (heavily perished and flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one broken the other deteriorated on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (heavily perished and flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one broken the other deteriorated on rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,316 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished/cracked

exhaust rear silencer mount corroded/broken

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,566 miles

all four tyres perished

exhaust hanger broken on rear box

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,624 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished no cords showing at time of test

both rear tyres cracked and perished no cords showing at time of test

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2015 23,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracked and perished no cords showing at time of test

both rear tyres cracked and perished no cords showing at time of test

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 16,799 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyre outer walls slightly perished

exhaust rear mount lower welds failed

nearside front service brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,799 miles

all tyre outer walls slightly perished

exhaust rear mount lower welds failed

nearside front service brake binding slightly

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 RYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

NL61 RYR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is NL61 RYR safe to buy?

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