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NV11 SWO

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,527 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 59,524 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 56,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2021 47,227 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,333 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2020 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,954 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,348 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 37,348 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 30,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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NV11 SWO is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV11 SWO, 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 NV11 SWO registered?

NV11 SWO is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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