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NV11 XYC

2011 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 XYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,578 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 67,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 50,537 miles

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

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 pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 44,031 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,663 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,896 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,108 miles

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

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

system not adequately supported, front and rear exhaust hangers broken at weld

Fail 14 Sep 2015 12,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front's (1.8)

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

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

system not adequately supported, front and rear exhaust hangers broken at weld

Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,920 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)

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 XYC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

NV11 XYC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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The MOT history for NV11 XYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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