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NU61 XLP

2011 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,277 mi
Last recorded134,277 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,277 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 134,249 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,428 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 117,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting disconnected, rear mounting breaking-away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides faded to white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (sidelamps). (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure. (Resting on pipe)

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,151 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 84,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,541 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,541 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 67,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,216 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,564 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 32,564 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer section (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,132 miles

exh centre bracket corroded

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 XLP is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

NU61 XLP is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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