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NL61 XGZ

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 71,961 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,137 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,966 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 57,896 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 51,240 miles

Both exhaust hangers on rear heavily corroded, 1 has detached from exhaust

Front Brake discs worn/corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 43,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has cracks

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has cracks

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,162 miles

nearside washer jet has poor spray

rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

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 XGZ is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

NL61 XGZ is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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