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NU11 YGW

2011 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 YGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside - Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 83,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam +Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside - Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + Offside Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 76,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,161 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 61,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,695 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 54,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 50,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 50,029 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 46,674 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 46,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 32,405 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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NU11 YGW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU11 YGW, 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 NU11 YGW registered?

NU11 YGW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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