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NV11 XYR

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,562 mi
Last recorded93,562 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 XYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,879 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,879 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,031 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter insecure-still stops ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter insecure-still stops ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,934 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Rear unable to see inner pads fully

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,745 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,009 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,009 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,229 miles

exhaust brkts broken

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,656 miles

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 XYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XYR, 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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NV11 XYR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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