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NV11 YLC

2011 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,773 mi
Last recorded55,773 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 YLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 55,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 53,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 53,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 48,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 47,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 47,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak radiator hose leaking ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 46,948 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking, poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condition of nearside outer c/v boot clip

position of front anti roll bar

Pass 21 May 2020 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall/inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 42,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 39,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,064 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,267 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2014 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

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 YLC is a 2011 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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