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NU11 YHL

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 YHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 137,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 137,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,359 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 122,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,582 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 76,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 58,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,044 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 29,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,233 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 22,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear brake discs pitted

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 YHL is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

NU11 YHL is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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