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NU61 HPF

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 HPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,795 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,983 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,375 miles

25% of centre stop light not working

Nearside Front bumper not fully secure

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust back box mounting corroded and centre mounting broken

Fail 15 Apr 2021 50,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

25% of centre stop light not working

Nearside Front bumper not fully secure

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust back box mounting corroded and centre mounting broken

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,005 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2019 41,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front arch guard damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2018 36,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front arch guard damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,747 miles

front bumper insecure

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on both edges and are close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit and is perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NU61 HPF is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU61 HPF, 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 NU61 HPF registered?

NU61 HPF is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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