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NU61 VWW

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,350 mi
Last recorded70,350 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 VWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,350 miles

both rear shock dust covers perishing

n/s/r tyre's perished/ cracking edges

Fail 6 Oct 2025 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock dust covers perishing

n/s/r tyre's perished/ cracking edges

Pass 30 Sep 2024 68,455 miles

wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Fail 30 Sep 2024 68,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,152 miles

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Fail 2 Oct 2023 67,151 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,797 miles

slight wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Fail 22 Sep 2022 64,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hankook 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear to n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,866 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 58,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,560 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 51,560 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,391 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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NU61 VWW is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red 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 NU61 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

NU61 VWW is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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